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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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SVLL DC Scania Metrolink HD 14.5 mtr Multiaxle

SVLL (Siddhi Vinayak Logistic Limited) has started its SVLL Connect Scania Multiaxle on Surat - Mumbai - Surat from today. Here are some pics of the inauguration ceremony being contributed by Harshavardhan Singh Rathod from Surat (Gujarat).























SRM B9R Multiaxle VOLVO

SRM B9R Multiaxle VOLVO resting at Madiwala Parking in Bangalore


AEON Connect - Scania Metrolink HD Multiaxle

AEON Connect - A new operator from Cochin, Kerala is introducing Scania Metrolink HD 14.5 mtr Multiaxle Coach on Hyderabad - Ernakulam route.

Salient fetaures of the coach are :
  • Bus Hostess
  • Complimentary Snacks and Beverages
  • Live GPS maps

Pic Credit : Binai Sankar

Kallada National B9R Multiaxle VOLVO

Kallada National B9R Multiaxle VOLVO doing an erstwhile Chennai - Mumbai route clicked near Halaga, Belgaum.


KSRTC VOLVO B7R Biaxles

KSRTC VOLVO B7R Mark 2 Biaxles resting at Bangalore Depot.


SRS Starting New Route Bangalore - Pushkar (Brahma Temple) Via Ajmer

SRS starting New Route Bangalore - Ajmer - Pushkar (Brahma Temple) - Multiaxle VOLVO B9R Semi Sleeper, from 11th April 2014.
This is one of the longest route to be covered by a bus in India : 2050 kms (one way).
Cheers to SRS :)

For more info, and for online booking, log in : http://www.srsbooking.com/


National Chandni B9R Multiaxle VOLVO

National Chandni B9R Multiaxle VOLVO resting in National Park, Borivali (E), Mumbai, after its overnight journey from Bangalore.




KSRTC Airavat Club Class B9R Multiaxle VOLVO


The salient features of VOLVO 6x2 Multiaxle Intercity Bus are as follows :

- The 13.7 meter length fully built bus developed exclusively for public transport. The said buses are provided with multiaxle which enhances the comfort level for long distance travel.
- Full air suspension, fitted with two air bellows in the front and six air bellows in the rear to offer a high degree of ride comfort.
- This bus is provided with good branded "carrier" make air conditioner with excellent cooling effect to make the journey comfortable and cool.
- The bus is provided with 53 no's ergonomically designed executive, comfortable, reclining luxurious passenger seats.
- The passenger saloon is provided with ultra modern interiors, reclining hi tech passenger seats, imported floor carpeting, high mounted 2 LCD TV's of 26" & 17" to have better viewing pleasure for passengers.
- Emergency Door is provided on right hand side of the bus for more safety to passengers.
- The window glasses are toughened and provide clear vision to the passengers.
- Front panel is designed to increase the driver's vision area and aesthetic look of the bus.
- 10 Cu mtr luggage space is provided under passenger seating area.
- The bus is fitted with 340 HP powerful, fuel efficient and electronically controlled VOLVO D9B engine with a turbocharger and intercooler, Euro III compliant.

Inputs from : KSRTC Official website : http://www.ksrtc.in/site/

KSRTC Mercedes Benz Multiaxle

KSRTC Mercedes Benz Multiaxle at KSRTC Depot 2 - Bangalore


National Shama B9R Multiaxle VOLVO

National Shama B9R Multiaxle VOLVO resting at National Park, Borivali (E), Mumbai, after its overnight journey from Bangalore.


Sharma B9R I-Shift Multiaxle VOLVO

Sharma B9R I-Shift Multiaxle VOLVO Automatic Transmission cruising down NH4.


KSRTC Airavat Bliss B9R Multiaxle VOLVO

KSRTC Airavat Bliss B9R Multiaxle VOLVO - with In-Bus Pantry and Chemical Toilet




The salient features of Airavat Bliss are :
  • Dashboard controls for all cubicle sections
  • Vacant, Occupied & Disabled Status with display light
  • Auto flush if the passenger has left the toilet without flushing 
  • Hand wash system with '10 seconds' water saving operation
  • Easy to operate system to help clean out waste
  • The onboard pantry with coffee maker, oven and freezer is designated to facilitate hot pre packaged food as well as tea, coffee and milk
  • In-Bus Entertainment 60 plus live channels on individual seats and Wi-Fi on the move
Inputs from : KSRTC official website : http://www.ksrtc.in/site/

SRS B9R Multiaxle VOLVO (Interior Lighting)

Here is a pic that i clicked of the interior lighting on board SRS B9R Multiaxle VOLVO.


SRS B9R Multiaxle VOLVO (Bangalore - Jalore)

SRS B9R Multiaxle VOLVO Bangalore - Jalore departs on its way to Jalore from Belgaum, while a VRL B9R Multiaxle VOLVO awaits departure in front of VRL Belgaum Office.


NWKRTC Airavat Gold Class B9R Multiaxle VOLVO

NWKRTC Airavat Gold Class B9R Multiaxle VOLVO doing Belgaum - Pune - Nashik caught near Kakti (Belgaum) in the evening while cruising on NH4.


VRL B9R Multiaxle VOLVO

VRL B9R Multiaxle VOLVO KA25 C 8320 Clicked Near Halaga, Belgaum (Karnataka).


Seabird B9R Multiaxle VOLVO

Seabird B9R Multiaxle VOLVO doing Mumbai - Bangalore caught racing with a BMW 320D on Mumbai - Pune Expressway, near Talegaon Toll Plaza.


National Aashiquie B9R Multiaxle VOLVO

Passengers in queue to put their luggage in luggage space before boarding the coach at National Katraj Office, Pune.


New Canara Pinto B9R's - Owned by Sagar with Nityadhar Stickering

New Canara Pinto B9R Multiaxles now bear Nityadhar Stickering like the Old Red B9R's - indicating Sagar travels Mangalore Ownership.

Pic Source : http://www.canarapinto.com/




New Canara Pinto B9R Multiaxle VOLVOs

Snaps of the Brand New Canara Pinto B9R Multiaxle VOLVOs, which will soon hit highways soon.

Pic Source : http://www.canarapinto.com/