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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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NWKRTC inducts four B11Rs - Hubballi and Belagavi Depots gets 2 Coaches each

12:34:00 PM Biswajit SVM Chaser 0 Comments

On a fleet upgradation strategy, NWKRTC (North West Karnataka Road Transport Corporation) - a division of KSRTC Karnataka have inducted four new Volvo B11R I-Shift AMT (Automated Manual Transmission) coaches in its fleet recently. Built on 13.8 mtr Volvo Chassis, the coaches adhere to Euro 4 / BS 4 emission norms and have a 2+2 seating configuration seats with calf support. 

NWKRTC AIRAVAT CLUB CLASS VOLVO B11R I-SHIFT MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER

Out of the four new coaches, two coaches have been allotted NWKRTC Hubballi and NWKRTC Belagavi depots each. The four B11R coaches branded under the corporation's premium 'Airavat Club Class' category are now operating on scheduled routes of Belagavi - Chennai (Via Bengaluru) and Hubballi - Chennai (Via Bengaluru), replacing the older fleet of Volvo B9R multiaxles. 


NWKRTC AIRAVAT CLUB CLASS VOLVO B11R I-SHIFT MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER
NWKRTC AIRAVAT CLUB CLASS VOLVO B11R I-SHIFT MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER
According to NWKRTC official sources, the new B11R coaches have a better suspension and a powerful Volvo rear engine with a better torque. The seats are luxurious on the passenger comfort levels and have calf support suitable for travelling on longer routes. 


NWKRTC AIRAVAT CLUB CLASS VOLVO B11R I-SHIFT MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER : SEMI SLEEPER SEATS
NWKRTC AIRAVAT CLUB CLASS VOLVO B11R I-SHIFT MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER - SEATING LAY OUT
The seats have two middle mobile usb charging ports for each row. The rear emergency exit in the coach is in accordance with the Bus Codes. The new coaches have been welcomed by the passengers on the route and feedback is positive till date. 

NWKRTC AIRAVAT CLUB CLASS VOLVO B11R I-SHIFT MULTIAXLE  - MOBILE USB CHARGING 
NWKRTC AIRAVAT CLUB CLASS VOLVO B11R I-SHIFT MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER - EMERGENCY EXIT

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