Western Auto, a pioneer in automotive solutions in Saudi Arabia under the UAE-based Al Ghurair Mobility sector, has officially delivered the 1000th Ashok Leyland bus to operators in Saudi futuristic city NEOM.
Ashok Leyland Limited is an Indian multinational automotive manufacturer, with its headquarters in the south Indian city of Chennai. It is now owned by the Hinduja Group.
Announcing the key milestone, Western Auto said it contributes to Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Vision 2030 objectives.
The recent handing over ceremony held in Dammam brought together senior representatives from Western Auto and operators in NEOM to celebrate the achievement, highlighting a longstanding partnership built on performance, scale, and service excellence.
This significant achievement in delivery is part of a larger commitment by Western Auto to power large-scale infrastructure developments across the country, with NEOM at the forefront, stated senior officials at the ceremony.
Ashok Leyland buses have been widely adopted and proven across NEOM projects, reinforcing Western Auto’s position as a trusted logistics partner for manpower transportation in the region.
"We are proud to have delivered 1,000 Ashok Leyland buses for various projects in NEOM," said Khalid Yousef, the Executive Vice President of Western Auto.
"We’re confident in growing our market share and meeting operators’ needs, with a strong focus on delivering exceptional sales and after-sales service," he stated.
Western Auto said it remains committed to supporting NEOM and other giga-projects across Saudi Arabia by delivering efficient, scalable, and reliable mobility solutions, backed by strong service and regional expertise.
With a strong B2B focus, the Saudi group plays a pivotal role in distributing and servicing commercial vehicles across the kingdom.
Its portfolio includes leading brands such as Ashok Leyland, CMC, FAW Trucks, and YouCan Trailers. Complemented by a robust after-sales service, the company ensures optimal uptime and operational reliability for its fleet customers across the country, it added.-TradeArabia News Service