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Childhood passions and fascinations generally diminish for many as they grow up, but for few others they have become goals to achieve in life, Biswajit Baruah, Son of Late Dilip Kumar Baruah and Rekha Baruah, a native of Guwahati, Assam has a similar story. A native Assamese staying at Belagavi, Karnataka is an inspired Bus Entrepreneur, Enthusiast, Journalist and a Amateur CV-Photographer.

Buses have been a childhood passion for Biswajit. A product of KLS Gogte Institute of Technology, Belagavi - Biswajit is the founder and CEO of Hive Sustainable Solutions, a Belagavi based start up company, which deals with providing sustainable solutions of bus fleet operations and bus industry as a whole, in India. Biswajit has worked previously as a 'Mentor and Director' of a Bengaluru based start-up 'Bus-Bucket' and its sister concern 'Ozobus' , before starting his own venture - 'Hive' at Belagavi. Biswajit has expertise in Automobile and Bus Journalism. His initial start up initiative of Blog Writing through his Bus Blog took him to work as a freelance 'Consulting Editor' to India's premium Commercial Vehicle Magazine - 'Motor India'. He is also a guest writer for Belagavi's premiere news and current affairs website - 'All About Belgaum'.

Biswajit started his passion as an amateur Bus Photographer and till date have captured more than 100,000 pictures of buses. He is fond of gaining and sharing technical knowledge about mechanics and electronics which drive buses. He also likes heavy commercial vehicles like trucks, excavators, cranes etc. Biswajit visits expos and exhibitions Pan India to meet people from the bus and CV Industry and to learn about products and latest technologies. His Blog and his facebook page - 'Biswajit - SVM Chaser' is followed by many top bus companies and OEMs for insights and feedback. Biswajit is well known amongst the bus fleet operators in India and is well recognized by the top operators like VRL Travels, SRS Travels and KSRTC in Karnataka, for his views and insights regarding sustainable bus fleet operations and services.

With a Pan-India approach, Biswajit stresses on the required effort for sustainable bus transport in India. He believes that Passenger Service and the Bus Crew Category is the most sought area, which needs urgent attention to bring streamline development in bus services across the country. He is currently working in the fields of Smart Mobility, Bus Codes, Inter-Modal Transport, Sustainable Transport, Biofuel Drivelines, Zero Carbon footprint initiatives, ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems), MaaS (Mobility as a Service), Big Data, PPP (Public Private Partnership), Smart Ticketing, Contactless Payments, Electric Drivelines, Smart City Initiatives, Passenger Safety and Security, Digital Solutions for Vehicle Maintenance and Monitoring.

Biswajit have been highlighted by various print and digital media in the country for his passion for buses, which includes - 'The New Indian Express', 'Times Of India', 'All About Belgaum', 'Scania India Blog', 'Vijayavani Karnataka (VRL Media)', 'Darshan Belgaum', and 'Vijay Karnataka'. He was felicitated by Rotary Club of Dharwad Central, Karnataka for his outstanding contribution to the Bus Industry especially in the areas of sustainable transport solutions. Biswajit, won the Indian Achiever's Award for the 'Promising Start Up' Category in 2022, adding another achievement to his tally.

Apart from India, Biswajit is followed by and contacted by top bus experts from European countries like Sweden, Germany, Belgium, Norway, Finland and Asian Countries like Bangladesh, China, Nepal and Indonesia. With a zeal for his passion for buses and commercial vehicle industry, Biswajit have dared to dream big on his entrepreneur ventures to develop Indian Bus Industry, encompassing whole of India.
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Scania Bus Plant Bangalore India - A virtual visit

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Here is a short virtual visit to Scania Bus Plant, Bangalore, India through some pics.

Pic Courtesy : Respective owners

SCANIA INDIA BUS PLANT NARASAPURA, BANGALORE, INDIA 
BUS BODY WORKING AT SCANIA BUS PLANT INDIA 
TRUCK ASSEMBLY AT SCANIA PLANT INDIA 
SCANIA METROLINK HD  MULTIAXLE UNDER MANUFACTURE AT SCANIA INDIA PLANT BANGALORE 
SCANIA METROLINK HD MULTIAXLE COACH MANUFACTURE AT SCANIA INDIA PLANT BANGALORE 
SCANIA METROLINK HD MULTIAXLE COACH REAR ENGINE 
SCANIA METROLINK HD MULTIAXLE BODY FRAME 
SCANIA METROLINK HD MULTIAXLE CHASIS 

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Hebron Transports Scania Metrolink HD Multiaxle

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Hebron Transports Chennai (Tamil Nadu), India have got the delivery of the Scania Metrolink HD Multiaxles. Here are some pics...

For Online Booking log in : http://www.hebrontransports.com/

Pic Courtesy : Hebron Transports facebook page

HEBRON TRANSPORTS SCANIA METROLINK HD MULTIAXLE 
HEBRON TRANSPORTS SCANIA METROLINK HD MULTIAXLE
HEBRON TRANSPORTS SCANIA METROLINK HD MULTIAXLE

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Scania India gets ready for its bus plant inauguration in Bangalore

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Scania India is all ready to inaugurate its Bus Production Unit in Narasapura, Bangalore, India today the 31st March 2015. Scania has so far invested SEK 400 million (Euro 40 million) in Narasapura unit, where the company has also been assembling Trucks. 

Scania's industrial operations in Narasapura, 40 kms east of Bangalore, already include final assembly of truck and bus chasis as well as body building and fitting out of complete vehicles. The production of fully built long distance coaches, is already running. The city bus production will begin shortly, and first deliveries are planned by year end. The head office of Scania's Indian subsidiary is also located at Narasapura, as well as a service workshop and a central parts warehouse. 

The production facility is currently designed for 2,500 trucks and 1,000 buses per year and has 600 employees. within the next 5 years, Scania expects to double capacity to and to recruit a further 200 employees by the end of 2017. 

Excerpts from Scania Press Release : scania.com 

Here is a pic shared from preparation of Scania Bus Plant Inauguration at Narasapura, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. 

Pic Courtesy : Rajendra Singh Chavda (SCVI) 

SCANIA INDIA BUS PLANT INAUGURATION AT NARASAPURA, BANGALORE 

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TATA Paradiso G7 Multiaxle Spotted testing near Hubli

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The upcoming TATA multiaxle popularly known as TATA Paradiso G7 - a joint venture between TATA India and Paradiso Brazil was spotted testing near Hubli (Karnataka), India.

Here is a pic being forwarded by a bus fan in Hubli

Pic Courtesy : Anand Gunaga (Hubli, Karnataka)

TATA PARADISO G7 MULTIAXLE SPOTTED TESTING NEAR HUBLI (KARNATAKA)

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Guwahati ASTC gets 61 City Buses under JNURM Scheme II

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ASTC (Assam State Transport Corporation) Guwahati today got 61 city buses under JNURM Scheme II. Chief Minister of Assam, Tarun Gogoi today flagged off 61 number of city buses to increase plying of government buses in the city and its adjoining areas at a function held at Rupnath Brahma Inter State Bus Terminus in Guwahati.

The 11 number of AC and 20 number of Non AC buses under Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission - II (JNURM - II) are the special purpose vehicles and they would ply between Jalukbari - Noonmati, Jalukbari - Beltola via Paltanbazar, ISBT - Mirja, and ISBT - Jagiroad routes.

Excerpts and Pic Courtesy : www.g-plus.in

NEW CITY BUSES FOR ASTC GUWAHATI INAUGURATED UNDER JNURM SCHEME II 

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VOLVO India service centre at a hill station

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Manali is a hill station nestled in the mountains of the Indian State of Himachal Pradeshnear the Northern End of the Kulu Valley, at an altitude of 2050 m (6726 ft) in the Beas River Valley. It is located in the Kulu district, about 270 km north of the state capital, Shimla. Manali is a popular tourist destination in India especially in the Winters for sight seeing, ski resorts and other tourist activities.

Excerpts from : Wikipedia

A SKI RESORT IN MANALI, HIMACHAL PRADESH, INDIA. PIC COURTESY : RESPECTIVE OWNERS

A VOLVO service centre amongst the beautiful valley of Manali in India, is the highest VOLVO service centre situated at 6726 ft in India.

Here is a pic, which was posted on a travel forum - BCM touring by one of the members, which i am reposting here. Pic Courtesy : respective owners and photographers

VOLVO SERVICE CENTRE IN MANALI, HIMACHAL PRADESH

Some VOLVOs which have services from Manali

MANALI MAIL - VOLVO B7R MARK 3 CRDI . PIC COURTESY : KUNAL JADHAV (MUMBAI) 
HARISSONS  - VOLVO B7R MARK 3 CRDI . PIC COURTESY : KUNAL JADHAV (MUMBAI) 

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Bharat Benz 3123 Truck Chasis cum Cab

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Bharat Benz 3123 Truck Chasis Cum Cab on NH4, Near Belgaum (Karnataka), India

BHARAT BENZ 3123 TRUCK CHASIS CUM CAB 
BHARAT BENZ 3123 TRUCK CHASIS CUM CAB 

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Ashok Leyland Viking Truck Chasis

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Ashok Leyland Viking Truck Chasis at Bellad Ashok Leyland, Belgaum (Karnataka), India

ASHOK LEYLAND VIKING TRUCK CHASIS 

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Ashok Leyland 1613 Chasis cum Cab

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Ashok Leyland 1613 Truck Chasis cum Cab on NH4 near Belgaum (Karnataka), India

ASHOK LEYLAND 1613 TRUCK CHASIS CUM CAB 

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Seabird VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Semi Sleeper MH04 FK 1512

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Seabird VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Semi Sleeper MH04 FK 1512 doing Belgaum - Bangalore as an extra service

SEABIRD VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER MH04 FK 1512
SEABIRD VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER MH04 FK 1512
SEABIRD VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER MH04 FK 1512
SEABIRD VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER MH04 FK 1512
SEABIRD VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER MH04 FK 1512
SEABIRD VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER MH04 FK 1512
SEABIRD VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER MH04 FK 1512
SEABIRD VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER MH04 FK 1512
SEABIRD VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER MH04 FK 1512

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MSRTC inducts Scania Metrolink HD coaches on Trial

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MSRTC (Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation) inducts Scania Metrolink HD coaches on trial soon on its Mumbai - Pune route as per sources.

A 12 meter Scania Metrolink HD Biaxle (which was on trial with Siddaganga travels, a private tourist operator from neighbouring Karnataka) and a 14.5 meter Scania Metrolink HD coach will be on service soon.

Here are some pics of the trial Scania coaches in MSRTC

MSRTC SCANIA METROLINK HD COACHES ON TRIAL
MSRTC SCANIA METROLINK HD COACHES ON TRIAL

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VRL VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Semi Sleeper KA25 C 4230

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VRL VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Semi Sleeper KA25 C 4230

VRL VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE KA25 C 4230 

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Sharma VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Semi Sleeper KA01 AA 679

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Sharma VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Semi Sleeper KA01 AA 679 doing Bangalore - Mumbai

SHARMA VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER KA01 AA 679 

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National Paalki VOLVO B9R Multiaxle KA01 AB 7371

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National Paalki VOLVO B9R Multiaxle KA01 AB 7371

Pic Courtesy : Sachin Parvatikar

NATIONAL PAALKI VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE KA01 AB 7371

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VRL VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Sleeper KA25 D 4862

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VRL VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Sleeper KA25 D 4862

Pic Courtesy : Sachin Parvatikar

VRL VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SLEEPER KA25 D 4862

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SRE VOLVO B9R Multiaxle KA07 A 1000

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SRE VOLVO B9R Multiaxle KA07 A 1000

Pic Courtesy : Sachin Parvatikar

SRE VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE KA07 A 1000

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National Taj Mahal Scania Metrolink HD Multiaxle

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National Taj Mahal Scania Metrolink HD Multiaxle doing Bangalore - Mumbai at Bangalore

Pic Courtesy : Sachin Parvatikar

NATIONAL TAJ MAHAL SCANIA METROLINK HD MULTIAXLE 

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KSRTC Airavat VOLVO B7R Mark 3 CRDI

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KSRTC Airavat VOLVO B7R Mark 3 CRDI (Common Rail Direct Injection) doing Mangalore - Belgaum on NH4, near Halaga, Belgaum (Karnataka), India

KSRTC AIRAVAT VOLVO B7R MARK 3 CRDI

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NWKRTC Corona AC Sleeper

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NWKRTC Corona AC Sleeper doing Mumbai Central - Hubli on NH4, near Halaga, Belgaum (Karnataka), India

NWKRTC CORONA AC SLEEPER

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SRS VOLVO B9R Multiaxle KA01 AC 3332

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SRS VOLVO B9R Multiaxle KA01 AC 3332 doing Bangalore - Belgaum on NH4, near Halaga, Belgaum (Karnataka), India.

SRS VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE KA01 AC 3332

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National Sanam VOLVO B9R I-Shift Multiaxle Semi Sleeper

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National Sanam VOLVO B9R I-Shift Multiaxle Semi Sleeper doing Bangalore - Mumbai on NH4, near Halaga, Belgaum (Karnataka), India.

NATIONAL SANAM VOLVO B9R I-SHIFT MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER 

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GEE PEE VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Sleeper

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GEE PEE VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Sleeper doing Bangalore - Mumbai on NH4 near Halaga, Belgaum (Karnataka), India.

GEE PEE VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SLEEPER 

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PAULO MAN Service Centre, Verna, GOA

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I visited PAULO MAN Service Centre, Verna, GOA on 22nd March 2015, situated at Verna, 30 kms from Panjim, Capital of State of GOA, India.

PAULO has a fleet of around 16 MAN Airobus Front Engine Buses, which are built in MAN manufacturing plant at Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, Central India.

PAULO MAN SERVICE CENTRE, VERNA, GOA
PAULO MAN SERVICE CENTRE, VERNA, GOA
PAULO MAN SERVICE CENTRE, VERNA, GOA
PAULO MAN SERVICE CENTRE, VERNA, GOA
PAULO MAN SERVICE CENTRE, VERNA, GOA
PAULO MAN SERVICE CENTRE, VERNA, GOA
PAULO MAN SERVICE CENTRE, VERNA, GOA
PAULO MAN SERVICE CENTRE, VERNA, GOA

The features of MAN Airobus can be summarized as below :
  • 220 HP BS-III MAN D08 Engine Up Front
  • 6 Speed ZF Synchromesh gearbox
  • Meritor Axles
  • MAN designed Air Suspension
  • Approx Cost : Rs 60 Lakhs INR
  • MAN Airobus is being manufactured at the company's facility at Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh 

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