Commonwealth Games ties up with Tata Motors

The Commonwealth Games Organising Committee today said it has roped in auto major Tata Motors as the official motor transport sponsor for the forthcoming games and will source different vehicles from the firm's stable.

 "We are delighted to welcome Tata Motors to our sponsor family. We are well on track to host a great games and the arrival of Tata Motors as an official partner will contribute towards the delivery of the best ever Commonwealth Games," Commonwealth Games 2010 Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi said in a statement.

 The committee has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the auto major to provide turnkey transport solutions during the Games and Queen's Baton Relay, 2010, in Delhi.

 "The Organising Committee has ordered a total of 1,789 vehicles from Tata Motors during the Games, which includes 1,550 Tata Indigos, 100 Tata Safaris, 109 Sumo Grandes and 30 trucks required for transportation during the CWG," it said.

 As part of the agreement, the company will also provide the drivers with CWG branded uniforms, fuel for all vehicles along with backup services and maintenance, the statement added.

 "Tata Motors will also provide vehicles for the ongoing Queen's Baton Relay. They will offer 20 Sumo Grandes, one Land Rover, three trucks, and two buses for the relay," it added.