Tata Motors launches AMT bus range

Taking a step further in developing comfortable mass transportation solutions, Tata Motors has introduced AMT (Automated Manual Transmission) technology in its Starbus and Ultra brand of buses, ranging from 12 m and 9 m, priced at Rs 21 lakhs (ex-showroom New Delhi). Developed for city applications with heavy traffic, the BS-IV compliant AMT buses and are available in multiple variants, for diverse applications.

The buses come with manual and automatic with Economy and Power modes. In power mode, the Automatic Gear Detection (AGD) emphasises sufficient engine torque capability, to maintain agility and drivability even in case of demanding duty cycles, while the economy mode ensures optimal fuel consumption.