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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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VOLVO 8400 - LOW FLOOR CITY BUS

12:14:00 PM Biswajit SVM Chaser 0 Comments

The VOLVO 8400 city bus combines the most advanced technology, design, features and safety for efficient and eco-friendly city road transportation. A robust and dependable construction promotes high operating reliability, while the low entry helps swift passenger thorough-flow. The light weight chasis also makes it possible to carry more passengers. These properties make the VOLVO 8400 low-entry a truly advanced alternative to meet the needs of growing and congested cities.

For passengers and driver alike, the VOLVO 8400 is both comfortable and safe. The low entry at the front and in the middle means, it is easy to get on and off, even with passengers with impaired mobility. The bus is easy to drive and offers excellent road holding, and like all VOLVO buses it has high safety level, further boosted by powerful disc brakes on all wheels, roll stabilizers and a redesigned suspension system. The rear suspension is entirely new and contributes to a more comfortable ride and and more secure road holding. 

VOLVO city buses have redefined how cities view a bus, how citizens see public transport, and is right now active across various cities across India - helping establish sustainable and efficient city mobility. 

Specifications of the VOLVO 8400 : 

Engine : Rear mounted, 6-cylinder, 7-litre diesel 
Output power : D7E 290 213 KW (290 HP) @2100 rpm 
Torque : 1200 nm @ (1050 - 1650) rpm
Emission Class : Euro 3 / Euro 4 (SCR technology) 
Gearbox : 6-speed fully automatic 
Retarder : in built hydraulic 
Suspension : Full air 
Braking System : Disc Brakes with EBS 5
Tyres : Tubeless (295/80 R 22.5")
Gross weight : Max Gross Weight = 16,200 Kg
Rear Axle ratio : 5:63:1
Turning radius mts : 10,25
Battery capacity : 165 Ah
Maximum Speed (Kmph) : 80 (Recommended) 

The VOLVO 8400 Vajra, a former in  BMTC (Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation) fleet now with NWKRTC (North West Karnataka Road Transport Corporation) is currently with Belgaum Depot 1, Karnataka. I visited Depot 1 on Monday, the 3rd November 2014 for a detailed study about the vehicle.  Here are some pictures that i clicked during my study of the VOLVO 8400. 

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Me posing with the NWKRTC VOLVO 8400. A former with BMTC Bangalore, its said to be 4 year old, with its inclusion in the fleet in 2010, but it has been nicely maintained with nice exteriors

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With Inputs from : www.volvobus.com (India website) 

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