What is the price of 72 seater bus in India?

So, you’re wondering about the price of a 72-seater bus in India? That’s a big question! I was actually looking into this myself the other day, because my cousin’s thinking of starting a tour company – crazy, right? Anyway, I saw a Mahindra Cruzio Grande, a 72-seater, listed for around ₹24.22 lakh. Twenty-four lakh rupees! Whoa. That’s…a lot of money. Seriously, I nearly choked on my chai when I saw that.

I mean, imagine the loan payments on something like that! It’s not like buying a new scooter, is it? This is a serious investment. But then again, if you’re a school or a tour operator, needing to ferry around that many people every day…maybe it makes sense. You’d be saving on multiple smaller vehicles, right? Plus, think of the image – a shiny new big bus. People are always more impressed by that sort of thing.

The thing is, I’m a bit of a numbers nerd – always have been – so my next thought was fuel economy. It’s got 136 HP, which sounds pretty powerful, perfect for tackling those winding mountain roads you find in India, but powerful engines are usually gas guzzlers, aren’t they? I’d be really keen to get some hard numbers on that. How much does it actually cost to run one of these things for a full year? That’s the real question, don’t you think? I bet that’s a scary figure to even think about. Maybe my cousin should think about a smaller bus first – just a thought!