Bahrah Trading Company to Supply 100 Ashok Leyland Oyster Buses Signs Deal with Al Owaid for a Project by Ministry of Health

17 Oct 2021

Bahrah Trading Company (BTC), a subsidiary of AlSayer Holding has announced their partnership deal with one of their key accounts Yousef Al Owaid & Sons Automotive Co, for the delivery of 100 units of Ashok Leyland 33-seater Oyster buses. Al Owaid will be operating for shuttle service for Medical staffs of Ministry of Health.

A symbolic key handover ceremony was held at Al Owaid Head Quarters in the presence of their Top Management including Yousef Al Owaid Chief Executive Officer, Mohammad Al Dughaim General Manager along with Elie Andraos General Manager, Biju Gangadharan Sales Manager and Shajehan Kandoth Assistant Manager from BTC.

According to Elie Andraos “I thank the Management and staff of Al Owaid for their trust. Over the recent years we have seen strong growth in market share for Ashok Leyland specially after the introduction of Falcon and Oyster buses, a reassurance of the outstanding value for money from a B2B standpoint. We are upbeat about Ashok Leyland’s next range of products in Light commercial vehicle space and Al Sayer brand stands for customer profitability”.

Buses from Ashok Leyland have successfully penetrated construction segment, leasing companies and in school to win the hearts of customers with its higher earning per seat and lowest cost of operation. The passengers are also equally delighted with its ergonomic seats with powerful air conditioning much need in this high ambient environment.

We provide the most innovative and cost-effective transport solutions in Kuwait, working closely with the government of Kuwait and its ministerial divisions, which has earned our name and reputation for delivering valuable service during critical times of need. We are confident of our new partnership with Bahrah Trading and Ashok Leyland to further strengthen our fleet buses” commented Yousef Al Owaid.

In 2020 Ashok Leyland had achieved a remarkable milestone rolling out its 2000th Oyster into GCC market from its Ras Al-Khaimah factory in UAE. The 3rd largest global bus manufacturer launched 3 variants of Oyster in Staff, school, and Luxury category in 2017. Since then, the Oyster bus has attracted customers with its positioning of 33 seats with uncompromising Reliability and unmatched Durability.

Ashok Leyland Oyster is endowed with plush, luxurious interiors and strong exteriors, giving you a vehicle that is both comfortable and safe, making every journey an unforgettable experience. Having Durable Aggregates and lowest cost of ownership Oyster comes from a world of contemporary elegance and comfort. Spacious and premium interiors with clear aisle space and ample legroom helps passenger travel in comfort and luxury. Oyster has been put through rigorous safety testing, is equipment with fire retardant interiors and may more safety features. GCC’s first rollover compliant bus, Oyster is perfectly designed to protect the passengers under all conditions.

BTC is proud to have Oyster buses operating with leading business houses in Kuwait. Now, Oyster bus has become ubiquitous in Kuwait’s city, add beauty to the landscape and strength to the operators’ balance sheet.