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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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Precautions for Summer Season - VOLVO Buses

11:53:00 PM Biswajit SVM Chaser 0 Comments

During summer season due to the extreme heat, precautionary measures need to be taken to minimize Engine Over-heat complaints and to prevent its consequential damages


Following are a few check points which can be done to safeguard the Buses to make sure of its optimum performance during summers :
  • Check the Radiator condition and Intercooler fins for air passage. Clean the fins by air on alternate days to avoid blockages. If required carry out the radiator overhauling. Make a chart to carry out radiator fins cleaning for all the vehicles in depot and verified by AWS/Charge men for better follow ups. 
  • Check the Radiator auxiliary tank and Retarder hose pipes, replace the hose pipe and clamp if required. 
  • Check Coolant condition and replace at 2nd Annual services. Check Coolant pump leakage, fan clutch function, fan belt condition and replace if required.
  • Inspect engine compartment body condition and heat shield of turbo charger to avoid heat transfer to the saloon.
  • Check Air Filter element & hose pipe condition, if choked, replace the filter elements.
  • Check the tappet clearance and carry out the tappet adjustment as per the schedule. 
  • Check all the wiring harness routing and hangings, particularly at Engine compartment, battery and air filter side. Insulate the opened wires and carry out proper routing to avoid short circuit and consequential damages. 
  • Check the battery, battery pole, terminal condition and follow the schedule. Apply petroleum jelly and recheck the mountings. 
  • Instruct driver to have a watch on the dashboard warning signal and to stop the engine if necessary to avoid damages to the engine. 
  • Instruct the electrician to check the dashboard warning lamp and gauges proper working condition in all the vehicles.
  • Keep one radiator and Intercooler in stock as float for emergencies.
  • The fast moving parts like Coolant pump, Radiator hose pipe, Clamps, Retarder hose, Fan Belt, Auxiliary Coolant Tank to be kept in stock. 

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