<p>The BMTC has become the country’s first state transport utility to have inducted BS VI buses, with officials on Saturday inspecting the first batch of vehicles procured from Ashok Leyland.</p>.<p>The corporation gave the work order to the company to purchase 565 buses from the funds sanctioned in the 2017-18 budget. Officials said they received 50 chassis from the company. Work is underway to build the body and paint the vehicles.</p>.<p>BS VI buses are less polluting than their BS IV counterparts and offer better engine performance. They also come with a fire-warning system.</p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos</strong></p>
<p>The BMTC has become the country’s first state transport utility to have inducted BS VI buses, with officials on Saturday inspecting the first batch of vehicles procured from Ashok Leyland.</p>.<p>The corporation gave the work order to the company to purchase 565 buses from the funds sanctioned in the 2017-18 budget. Officials said they received 50 chassis from the company. Work is underway to build the body and paint the vehicles.</p>.<p>BS VI buses are less polluting than their BS IV counterparts and offer better engine performance. They also come with a fire-warning system.</p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos</strong></p>