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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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Bhagirathi Trans Corpo becomes India's first Fleet Operator with Zhongtong Buses

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Bhagirathi Trans Corpo Pvt Ltd, a group booking private operator from Mumbai becomes India's first Private fleet operator to induct Zhongtong Navigator Buses in India. Zhongtong, a bus manufacturer from China have joined hands with Deccan Auto from India to manufacture its buses in India, at a bus plant facility, near Hyderabad, Telangana. 

As per sources, Bhagirathi have purchased two Zhongtong Coaches in 12 mtr biaxle and 13.7 mtr Multiaxle variants. The buses were put on Mumbai - Ahmedabad route initially and were on Ahmedabad - Kolhapur route on trial basis. 

My friend and a bus enthusiast from Kolhapur, Shantanu Gokhale had a chance of clicking the pics of the Zhongtong biaxle coach in Kolhapur.

For Online Booking and more Information, log in : http://bhagirathitravels.in/

Here are some pics by Shantanu, which he has shared with me for sharing on my blog : 

Exterior Pics of the Coach : 

BHAGIRATHI ZHONGTONG NAVIGATOR BIAXLE
BHAGIRATHI ZHONGTONG NAVIGATOR BIAXLE
BHAGIRATHI ZHONGTONG NAVIGATOR BIAXLE
BHAGIRATHI ZHONGTONG NAVIGATOR BIAXLE
BHAGIRATHI ZHONGTONG NAVIGATOR BIAXLE



Interior Pics of the Coach : 

BHAGIRATHI ZHONGTONG NAVIGATOR BIAXLE
BHAGIRATHI ZHONGTONG NAVIGATOR BIAXLE
BHAGIRATHI ZHONGTONG NAVIGATOR BIAXLE
BHAGIRATHI ZHONGTONG NAVIGATOR BIAXLE
BHAGIRATHI ZHONGTONG NAVIGATOR BIAXLE
BHAGIRATHI ZHONGTONG NAVIGATOR BIAXLE
BHAGIRATHI ZHONGTONG NAVIGATOR BIAXLE
BHAGIRATHI ZHONGTONG NAVIGATOR BIAXLE
BHAGIRATHI ZHONGTONG NAVIGATOR BIAXLE
Acknowledgements : Shantanu Gokhale (Kolhapur, Maharashtra) 

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Neeta VOLVO B9R Multiaxle

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Neeta VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Semi Sleeper  on Mumbai Pune Expressway, Lonavala, Maharashtra

Pic Courtesy : Shantanu Gokhale (Kolhapur, Maharashtra)

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NEETA VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER

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Neeta HINO Biaxle

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Neeta HINO Biaxle  on Mumbai Pune Expressway, Lonavala, Maharashtra

Pic Courtesy : Shantanu Gokhale (Kolhapur, Maharashtra)

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NEETA HINO REAR ENGINE BIAXLE

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Sharma Transports VOLVO B9R Multiaxle

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Sharma Transports VOLVO B9R Multiaxle on Mumbai Pune Expressway, Lonavala, Maharashtra

Pic Courtesy : Shantanu Gokhale (Kolhapur, Maharashtra)

For Online Booking and more Information : http://www.sharmatransports.com/

SHARMA VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER

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Sharma Leyland Luxura AC Sleeper

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Sharma Leyland Luxura AC Sleeper on Mumbai Pune Expressway, Lonavala, Maharashtra

Pic Courtesy : Shantanu Gokhale (Kolhapur, Maharashtra)

For Online Booking and more Information : http://www.sharmatransports.com/

SHARMA TRANSPORTS LEYLAND LUXURA AC SLEEPER

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Adarsh Mercedes Benz Biaxle

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Adarsh Mercedes Benz Biaxle on Mumbai Pune Expressway, Lonavala, Maharashtra

Pic Courtesy : Shantanu Gokhale (Kolhapur, Maharashtra)

ADARSH MERCEDES BENZ BIAXLE

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SRS Scania Metrolink HD Multiaxle Semi Sleeper

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SRS Scania Metrolink HD Multiaxle Sleeper on Mumbai Pune Expressway, Lonavala, Maharashtra

Pic Courtesy : Shantanu Gokhale (Kolhapur, Maharashtra)

For Online Booking and more Information : http://www.srsbooking.com/

SRS SCANIA METROLINK HD MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER

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Vishal VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Semi Sleeper

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Vishal VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Semi Sleeper on Mumbai Pune Expressway, Lonavala, Maharashtra

Pic Courtesy : Shantanu Gokhale (Kolhapur, Maharashtra)

VISHAL VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER

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MSRTC Shivneri Scania Metrolink HD Biaxle

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MSRTC Shivneri Scania Metrolink HD on Mumbai Pune Expressway, Lonavala, Maharashtra

Pic Courtesy : Shantanu Gokhale (Kolhapur, Maharashtra)

For Online Booking and more Information : https://public.msrtcors.com/ticket_booking/index.php

MSRTC SHIVNERI SCANIA METROLINK HD

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Zubin's Royal Fleet VOLVO 9100

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Zubin's Royal Fleet VOLVO 9100  on Mumbai Pune Expressway, Lonavala, Maharashtra

Pic Courtesy : Shantanu Gokhale (Kolhapur, Maharashtra)

For Online Booking and more Information : http://www.zubinsroyalfleet.com/

ZUBIN'S ROYAL FLEET VOLVO 9100

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NWKRTC Corona AC Sleeper

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NWKRTC Corona AC Sleeper  on Mumbai Pune Expressway, Lonavala, Maharashtra

Pic Courtesy : Shantanu Gokhale (Kolhapur, Maharashtra)

For Online Booking and more Information : http://www.ksrtc.in/

NWKRTC CORONA AC SLEEPER

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MSRTC Ashwamedh Scania Metrolink HD Multiaxle

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MSRTC Ashwamedh Scania Metrolink HD Multiaxle on Mumbai Pune Expressway, Lonavala, Maharashtra

Pic Courtesy : Shantanu Gokhale (Kolhapur, Maharashtra)

For Online Booking and more Information : https://public.msrtcors.com/ticket_booking/index.php

MSRTC ASHWAMEDH SCANIA METROLINK HD MULTIAXLE

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Empire VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Semi Sleeper

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Empire VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Semi Sleeper  on Mumbai Pune Expressway, Lonavala, Maharashtra

Pic Courtesy : Shantanu Gokhale (Kolhapur, Maharashtra)

For Online Booking and more Information : http://www.empirebus.in/

EMPIRE VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER

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Neeta VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Semi Sleeper

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Neeta VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Semi Sleeper on Mumbai Pune Expressway, Lonavala, Maharashtra

Pic Courtesy : Shantanu Gokhale (Kolhapur, Maharashtra)

For Online Booking and more Information : http://neetabus.in/

NEETA VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER

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VRL VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Sleeper

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VRL VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Sleeper n Mumbai Pune Expressway, Lonavala, Maharashtra

Pic Courtesy : Shantanu Gokhale (Kolhapur, Maharashtra)

For Online Booking and more Information : http://www.vrlbus.in/

VRL VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SLEEPER

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ISRTC VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Sleeper

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ISRTC VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Sleeper on Mumbai Pune Expressway, Lonavala, Maharashtra

Pic Courtesy : Shantanu Gokhale (Kolhapur, Maharashtra)

For Online Booking and more Information : http://www.isrtc.in/

ISRTC VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SLEEPER

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VRL VOLVO B11R Multiaxle I-Shift

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VRL VOLVO B11R Multiaxle I-Shift Semi Sleeper on Mumbai Pune Expressway, Lonavala, Maharashtra

Pic Courtesy : Shantanu Gokhale (Kolhapur, Maharashtra)

For Online Booking and more Information : http://www.vrlbus.in/

VRL VOLVO B11R I-SHIFT MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER

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SRS VOLVO B11R Multiaxle I-Shift

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SRS VOLVO B11R I-Shift Multiaxle Semi Sleeper on Mumbai Pune Expressway, Lonavala, Maharashtra

Pic Courtesy : Shantanu Gokhale (Kolhapur, Maharashtra)

For Online Booking and more Information : http://www.srsbooking.com/

SRS VOLVO B11R I-SHIFT MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER

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SRS VOLVO B9R Multiaxle

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SRS VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Semi Sleeper on Mumbai Pune Expressway, Lonavala, Maharashtra

Pic Courtesy : Shantanu Gokhale (Kolhapur, Maharashtra)

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SRS  VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER

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Ghatge Patil Transports Mercedes Benz SHD Multiaxle

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Ghatge Patil Transports Mercedes Benz SHD Multiaxle Seater doing Pune - Kolhapur at Hotel Milestone, near Satara, Maharashtra

Pic Courtesy : Shantanu Gokhale (Kolhapur, Maharashtra)

For Online Booking and more Information : http://www.gptmohantravels.com/

GHATGE PATIL TRANSPORTS MERCEDES BENZ SUPER HIGH DECK MULTIAXLE
GHATGE PATIL TRANSPORTS MERCEDES BENZ SUPER HIGH DECK MULTIAXLE

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Kesineni VOLVO B11R I-Shift Multiaxle

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Kesineni VOLVO B11R I-Shift Multiaxle Semi Sleeper on Mumbai Pune Expressway, Lonavala, Maharashtra

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For Online Booking and more Information : http://www.kesinenitravels.com/

KESINENI VOLVO B11R I-SHIFT MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER

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Gujarat VOLVO B9R I-Shift Multiaxle Sleeper

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Gujarat VOLVO B9R I-Shift Multiaxle Sleeper on Mumbai Pune Expressway, Lonavala, Maharashtra

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For Online Booking and more Information : http://www.gujarattravels.co.in/

GUJARAT VOLVO B9R I-SHIFT MULTIAXLE SLEEPER

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Chirag Atmaram Scania Metrolink HD Multiaxle

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Chirag Atmaram Scania Metrolink HD Multiaxle Seater doing Hyderabad - Mumbai (Borivali) on Mumbai Pune Expressway, Lonavala, Maharashtra

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For Online Booking and more Information : http://www.atmaramtravels.com/

CHIRAG ATMARAM SCANIA METROLINK HD MULTIAXLE SEATER
CHIRAG ATMARAM SCANIA METROLINK HD MULTIAXLE SEATER

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Kaleswari VOLVO B9R Multiaxle

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Kaleswari VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Semi Sleeper on Mumbai Pune Expressway, Lonavala, Maharashtra

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For Online Booking and more Information : http://www.kaleswaritravels.in/

KALESWARI VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE

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SRS VOLVO B9R I-Shift Multiaxle Sleeper

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SRS VOLVO B9R I-Shift Multiaxle Sleeper on Mumbai Pune Expressway, Lonavala, Maharashtra

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SRS VOLVO B9R I-SHIFT MULTIAXLE SLEEPER

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Benzy Sutlej AL AC Seater

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Benzy Sutlej Ashok Leyland AC Seater on NH4, near Halaga, Belagavi (Karnataka)

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BENZY SUTLEJ ASHOK LEYLAND AC SEATER
BENZY SUTLEJ ASHOK LEYLAND AC SEATER
BENZY SUTLEJ ASHOK LEYLAND AC SEATER

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SRS VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Sleeper

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SRS VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Sleeper doing Bengaluru - Indore on NH4, near Halaga, Belagavi (Karnataka)

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SRS VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SLEEPER

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Neeta VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Semi Sleeper

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Neeta VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Semi Sleeper on Mumbai Pune Expressway, near Lonavala, Maharashtra

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NEETA VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER

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Vishal VOLVO B9R Multiaxle

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Vishal VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Semi Sleeper doing Mangalore - Mumbai (Borivali) on Mumbai Pune Expressway, near Lonavala, Maharashtra

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VISHAL VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER

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VRL VOLVO B9R I-Shift Multiaxle

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VRL VOLVO B9R I-Shift Multiaxle Semi Sleeper on Mumbai Pune Expressway, near Lonavala, Maharashtra

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VRL VOLVO B9R I-SHIFT MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER

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Canara Pinto Veera AL AC Sleeper

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Canara Pinto Veera V5 Ashok Leyland AC Sleeper on Mumbai Pune Expressway, near Lonavala, Maharashtra

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CANARA PINTO VEERA V5 AC SLEEPER

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Orange VOLVO B9R Multiaxle

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Orange VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Semi Sleeper on Mumbai Pune Expressway, near Lonavala, Maharashtra

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ORANGE VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER

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Canara Pinto VOLVO B9R Multiaxle

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Canara Pinto VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Semi Sleeper doing Mangalore - Mumbai on Mumbai Pune Expressway, near Lonavala, Maharashtra

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CANARA PINTO VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER

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