The National Model Group of Schools in Coimbatore, India, has established itself as a premier educational institution since its humble beginnings in 1987. With over 6,500 students across four campuses, the group prioritizes providing the best facilities for its students, including technology-enabled classrooms and extracurricular activities. A crucial aspect of the school’s operations is its transportation system, which relies heavily on Eicher school buses. The partnership between National Model and Eicher began in 2010 with a trial purchase of one bus, which proved to be reliable, easy to maintain, and equipped with safety features.
Today, the school has 90 Eicher buses, making it one of the largest Eicher school bus fleets in the region. Safety is a top priority for the school, and Eicher’s buses have delivered on this promise with no major accidents in over a decade. The school also appreciates Eicher’s ongoing training for drivers, which ensures they follow proper road etiquette and provide a smooth and safe journey for the students. The integration of technology, such as CCTV, GPS tracking, and mobile apps, has also been a game-changer, allowing parents to track the buses and reducing stress.
The comfort of the students is also a key consideration, with Eicher’s buses providing good seating ergonomics, ventilation, and some even having air conditioning. The school’s chairman, Dr. P. Mohan Chandar, believes that the comfort and safety of the students are essential, and Eicher’s buses have delivered on this promise. Additionally, the school values the training provided to drivers, which not only ensures safe driving but also sets a good example for the students.
The school is also committed to sustainability and has partnered with Eicher to explore greener options, such as CNG school buses. The after-sales service provided by Eicher has also been a key factor in the school’s satisfaction with the partnership, with the annual maintenance contract covering service, repairs, and parts, reducing administrative effort and ensuring reliability. Overall, the partnership between National Model and Eicher has created a model for safe and sustainable school transport, providing parents with peace of mind and setting a high standard for other educational institutions to follow.