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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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Telsang Travels AC Sleeper - Part 2

Telsang Travels 2x1 AC Sleeper coaches at Khausbag, near Telsang Travels Head Office

TELSANG TRAVELS AC SLEEPER COACH
TELSANG TRAVELS AC SLEEPER COACH
TELSANG TRAVELS AC SLEEPER COACH
TELSANG TRAVELS AC SLEEPER COACH
TELSANG TRAVELS AC SLEEPER COACH

Telsang Travels AC Sleeper - Part 1

Telsang Travels 2x1 AC Sleeper coaches at Khausbag, near Telsang Travels Head Office

TELSANG TRAVELS AC SLEEPER COACH 
TELSANG TRAVELS AC SLEEPER COACH 
TELSANG TRAVELS AC SLEEPER COACH 
TELSANG TRAVELS AC SLEEPER COACH 
TELSANG TRAVELS AC SLEEPER COACH 

TATRA Truck : Indian Army Vehicle

A TATRA Truck belonging to Indian Army on NH4, near Halaga, Belgaum (Karnataka)

TATRA TRUCK OF INDIAN ARMY ON NH4 NEAR HALAGA, BELGAUM (KARNATAKA)
TATRA TRUCK OF INDIAN ARMY ON NH4 NEAR HALAGA, BELGAUM (KARNATAKA)

TATA Prima Trailer

A TATA Prima Trailer on NH4 carrying a TATA Marcopolo bus

TATA PRIMA TRAILER CARRYING A TATA MARCOPOLO MINI BUS

Ashok Leyland Trailer

An Ashok Leyland Trailer on NH4, near Halaga, Belgaum (Karnataka)

ASHOK LEYLAND TRAILER ON NH4 NEAR HALAGA, BELGAUM (KARNATAKA) 

Ashok Leyland Tipper

An Ashok Leyland Tipper on NH4, near Halaga, Belgaum (Karnataka).

AN ASHOK LEYLAND TIPPER ON NH4, NEAR HALAGA, BELGAUM (KARNATAKA)

VRL VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Sleeper GJ18 AV 5001

VRL VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Sleeper GJ18 AV 5001 doing Bangalore - Ahmedabad at Halaga, Belgaum (Karnataka)

VRL VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SLEEPER GJ18 AV 5001
VRL VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SLEEPER GJ18 AV 5001

Sam Tours and Travels Mercedes Benz Biaxle KA01 AB 6249 - Part 2

Sam Tours and Travels Mercedes Benz Biaxle KA01 AB 6249. Pics before departure from Belgaum to Bangalore.

SAM TOURS AND TRAVELS MERCEDES BENZ BIAXLE KA01 AB 6249 
SAM TOURS AND TRAVELS MERCEDES BENZ BIAXLE KA01 AB 6249 
SAM TOURS AND TRAVELS MERCEDES BENZ BIAXLE KA01 AB 6249 
SAM TOURS AND TRAVELS MERCEDES BENZ BIAXLE KA01 AB 6249 
SAM TOURS AND TRAVELS MERCEDES BENZ BIAXLE KA01 AB 6249 
SAM TOURS AND TRAVELS MERCEDES BENZ BIAXLE KA01 AB 6249 
SAM TOURS AND TRAVELS MERCEDES BENZ BIAXLE KA01 AB 6249 
SAM TOURS AND TRAVELS MERCEDES BENZ BIAXLE KA01 AB 6249 

Sam Tours and Travels Mercedes Benz Biaxle KA01 AB 6249 - Part 1

Sam Tours and Travels Mercedes benz Biaxle KA01 AB 6249 doing Bangalore - Belgaum as a special service at Belgaum

SAM  TOURS AND TRAVELS MERCEDES BENZ BIAXLE KA01 AB 6249
SAM  TOURS AND TRAVELS MERCEDES BENZ BIAXLE KA01 AB 6249
SAM  TOURS AND TRAVELS MERCEDES BENZ BIAXLE KA01 AB 6249
SAM  TOURS AND TRAVELS MERCEDES BENZ BIAXLE KA01 AB 6249
SAM  TOURS AND TRAVELS MERCEDES BENZ BIAXLE KA01 AB 6249
SAM  TOURS AND TRAVELS MERCEDES BENZ BIAXLE KA01 AB 6249
SAM  TOURS AND TRAVELS MERCEDES BENZ BIAXLE KA01 AB 6249

National Aashiqui VOLVO B9R Multiaxle : KA01 AC 8644

National Aashiqui VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Semi Sleeper KA01 AC 8644 doing Bangalore - Mumbai at a pick up at Belgaum, before proceeding towards Mumbai

NATIONAL AASHIQUI VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE 
NATIONAL AASHIQUI VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE 
NATIONAL AASHIQUI VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE 
NATIONAL AASHIQUI VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE 
NATIONAL AASHIQUI VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE 
NATIONAL AASHIQUI VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE 

National Belgaum Office Staff also posed with this elegant beauty of National Travels. On the right is Parvez Bhai, who i know very well.

NATIONAL AASHIQUI VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE 

National Sanam I-Shift VOLVO B9R Multiaxle

National Sanam I-Shift VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Semi Sleeper KA01 AB 3055 doing Bangalore - Mumbai at a pick up in Belgaum at 09:57 pm

NATIONAL SANAM VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE I-SHIFT 
NATIONAL SANAM VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE I-SHIFT 

Scania’s first Asian bus manufacturing plant is inaugurated

The new bus and coach production plant in the Indian State of Karnataka will be able to manufacture 1,000 buses and 3,000 trucks annually. The Inauguration was the unofficial kick-off for Scania's work with sustainable transport solutions in India. 


TATA Paradiso G7 Multiaxle - A Look at features

TATA in a joint venture with Marcopolo is testing its Intercity Multiaxle Coach called TATA Paradiso G7 on Indian highways which will be soon on sales.

The TATA Paradiso G7 was spotted in outskirts of Hubli (Karnataka) doing some trial runs and tests on highways.

I am highlighting the features along with pics of the test drive caught by a friend of mine from Hubli.

Pic Courtesy : Anand Gunaga (Hubli, Karnataka)

TATA PARADISO G7 MULTIAXLE ON TEST DRIVE IN HUBLI, KARNATAKA
TATA PARADISO G7 MULTIAXLE ON TEST DRIVE IN HUBLI, KARNATAKA

Here are features of TATA Paradiso G7 Multiaxle Coach :

MODEL  : Multiaxle Luxury Intercity coach on LPO 2138 RE

ENGINE : Cummins ISLe 375 Euro III, Water Cooled, Turbocharged and Charge Air Cooled 8900cc

MAX ENGINE POWER AND TORQUE : 370 HP@2100 rpm and 1550 Nm @1200 rpm

DRIVELINE : ZF 6S - 1601 BD with intarder; 6 forward + 1 reverse; 430 mm dia clutch, power assisted

AXLES : Front - Tata Rigid Axle; Rear - Meritor Axle; Tag - ZF RL 85 Axle

SUSPENSION : Electronically controlled Air Suspension, Two Air Springs at Front, Four at rear and two at tag axle

BRAKES : All disc brakes pneumatic operated with EBS

FUEL TANK CAPACITY : 500 L (Standard) 600 L (Optional)

WHEEL AND TYRES : 295/ 80 R 22.5 Radial Tyres, 8.25 x 22.5; 9 nos

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 2x12V, 180 Ah Battery, 140+140 Amps Alternator capacity, Multiplexing

DIMENSIONS : Wheelbase : Front to Rear - 6620 mm, Rear to Tag - 1450 mm, FOH - 2510 mm, ROH - 3220 mm, Body - 13800 L x 2600 W x 3750 H

GVW : 21000 Kg

MAX SPEED : 120 kmph

GRADABILTY : 34%

PASSENGER DOOR : Out Swing Pneumatic

PASSENGER SEATS : Customized - Max 53 reclining seats, Optional - Semi sleeper and sleeper seats

AIR CONDITIONING : Carrier / Thermoking / Spheros

Vehicle Highlights :
  • HVAC with demister (hot, cold and ventilation)
  • Entertainment System 
  • Earphones and Speakers with Volume Control for each passenger 
  • 4 LCD Screens
  • Fridge
  • Full partitioned wall 
  • Destination Board
  • Electrical rear view mirror with demister and blinker
  • Reversing Camera 
  • Mobile Charging Points 
  • Wide choice of styling and color scheme options
Some more pics : 

TATA PARADISO G7 MULTIAXLE ON TEST DRIVE IN HUBLI, KARNATAKA
TATA PARADISO G7 MULTIAXLE ON TEST DRIVE IN HUBLI, KARNATAKA

SRS VOLVO B9R Semi Sleeper : Bangalore - Shirdi - Nashik

SRS started its inaugural run of its Bangalore - Shirdi - Nashik route by VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Semi Sleeper on 1st April 2015. The Multiaxle halts at Hotel Ramdev, Belgaum for dinner break

SRS VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER KA01 AB 6203
SRS VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER KA01 AB 6203

VRL VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Semi Sleeper refueling

VRL VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Semi Sleeper refueling at Belgaum, Karnataka (India)

VRL VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER REFUELING IN BELGAUM 
VRL VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER REFUELING IN BELGAUM 

VRL VOLVO B9R Multiaxles refueling

VRL VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Semi Sleeper and Sleeper Coaches Refueling at night, near NH4, Belgaum (Karnataka)

VRL VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLES REFUELING NEAR BELGAUM
VRL VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLES REFUELING NEAR BELGAUM