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.

JBM - Solaris launch Ecolife fully electric bus at Auto Expo 2016, Delhi

3:55:00 PM Biswajit SVM Chaser 0 Comments

JBM Auto, the latest entrant in the Indian Bus Market and the flagship company of the JBM Group, has launched "Citylife" ultra low floor CNG Bus in partnership with the Italian Bus Maker BredaMenarini-bus. Expanding the portfolio, JBM launched a 100 percent electric bus "Ecolife", in partnership with with Solaris. Solaris Bus and Coach, a family-owned company in Poland, is a leading manufacturer of city buses, trams, and trolley buses servicing 30 countries through its products.

JBM SOLARIS ECOLIFE AT AUTO EXPO 2016 DELHI

JBM is offering two versions of Ecolife bus in 9 mtr and 12 mtr length. Ecolife bundles the technical advances made in Europe with first-in-class luxurious features.

The Ecolife is a zero emission vehicle (ZEV) as it is powered by lithium batteries, which are fast charging through pantograph, and runs 150-200 km in 10-15 hours of city bus operation. This vehicle can also run on plug in charging. The electric bus technology is adaptable to city bus operation depending on demographic and geographic conditions.

The Ecolife has a corrosion resistant monocoque structure and front independent suspension, and comes with cantilever seats that give extra leg room for passengers and increased storage space underneath. It also incorporates other utility features such as passenger information system (PIS), Vehicle health monitoring system etc. This bus in currently available in 9 mtr and as will be available in 12 mtr as well.

JBM SOLARIS ECOLIFE AT AUTO EXPO 2016 DELHI

The Citylife range which was initially offered as a CNG variant is now available in diesel as well. JBM is scheduled to deliver around 105 buses CityLife CNG buses for the Noida - Greater Noida region in April. The bus will be manufactured at the company facility at Kosi in Uttar Pradesh, which has an annual capacity to produce 2,000 buses. The Key features of the bus include a monocoque construction matching European Standards for Safety in case of front/side collision and rollover accidents. With a fuel tank capacity of 265 litres, the Citylife diesel has an independent front suspension (IFS) that will ensure a stress free ride for the passengers. To boost passenger and safety and comfort, Citylife diesel will have cantilever seats and armrests, ensuring more room for standing passengers.

CityLife CNG has received very good response from the market and JBM is going to deliver the first tranche very soon. However JBM have received enquiries for a diesel bus with the same comfort of CityLife CNG as CNG is not available in all cities in India. The company's new offering Citylife diesel is to meet this demand. The bus is powered by a 6.7 L Cummins ISBe 285 40 diesel engine producing a power of 281 HP @2300 rpm, and of Torque - 1035 Nm @ 1200 - 1700 rpm.

JBM SOLARIS CITYLIFE AT AUTO EXPO 2016 DELHI

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Interviewed by New Indian Express

On 3rd of September 2014, i was being interviewed by The New Indian Express Newspaper, in Belgaum (Karnataka) about my hobby of clicking and sharing pictures of Scania, VOLVO and Mercedes benz Buses. On 4th of September 2014, The New Indian Express shared my interview and thoughts about the same in their Belgaum edition. It was one of the most happiest moments in my life. I was happy that my hard work paid off with a good public support. Click on the above The New Indian Express Logo to read my interview.

Interviewed by Times of India

On 2nd June, 2015, I was being interviewed by Times of India Newspaper, in Belgaum (Karnataka), about my hobby and passion of clicking and sharing pics, and technical information on Scania, VOLVO and Mercedes Benz Buses, Trucks and other Heavy Commercial Vehicles. On 7th June 2015, Times of India Hubballi (Hubli) edition shared my interview. Being interviewed and focused into limelight for the second time, was a matter of great honor for me and for my passion. I was not only happy to see the good wishes coming in from my friends and my professors in college. But the enormous support from the people of transport and vehicle manufacturing industry in India and nice public support, have really inspired me to go ahead with my entrepreneur goals in life. Click on the above Times of India logo to read my interview.

Interviewed by Vijayavani Karnataka

Vijayavani is a part of the prestigious VRL group of Karnataka, which has VRL Travels also a part of its empire. My passionate story of my passion for Buses and Heavy Commercial Vehicles was well written by Vijayavani and i would like to thank them from my core of my heart for highlighting me and keeping my story in front of people. My story getting published in Kannada is a matter of happiness for me. Reaching to the public of State of Karnataka is a great joy for me, as i feel its the State of Karnataka - the land of VOLVO and Scania which have helped me to stand on my foot with success and so much of support from general public. Click on the above logo to read my interview to Vijayavani