Nagaland Buys Tata Buses to Boost Transport

Kohima, May 5 (PTI) The Nagaland government has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Tata Motors Ltd for procurement of 43 buses to strengthen and expand public transport services, officials said.

Under the pact, the Nagaland State Transport (NST) is expected to receive delivery of all 43 buses within three months, leading to a boost in fleet capacity, they said.

The expansion is likely to significantly enhance operational efficiency, improve service coverage across urban and rural areas, and increase revenue generation potential for the department, an official release said.


The induction of the new buses will improve passenger safety, comfort, and reliability, while also strengthening last-mile connectivity and reducing disruptions caused by the aging fleet, it said.

The collaboration also introduces a structured deferred payment mechanism, allowing the state to acquire the fleet without immediate heavy capital outflow, it said.

The total project cost of Rs 13 crore will be paid in three instalments over a period of three years, the release said.