Mumbai: Tata Motors has entered into an agreement with Hafil Transport of Saudi Arabia to supply 1,000 air-conditioned school buses. The delivery of the buses will begin in April 2010 and will be completed during the year.

The buses will be used to transport girl students studying in schools operated under that country’s Ministry of Education.

Hafil Transport is one of the largest private bus and coach operators in that country, with over 6,500 vehicles in its fleet, supported by fully equipped workshops and service centres. The company has plans to further expand its operations.