Biswajit SVM Chaser

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.

SVR Travels is launching Bangalore - Kakinada new service by VOLVO B9R Multiaxle very soon. Bangalore - Kakinada road distance is : 881 kms...

Source of information : SVR travels website : http://svrtravels.com/

KSRTC Karnataka has reduced the bus fare on Udupi/ Kundapur/ Mangalore - Bangalore route in its new tariff.

Accordingly, the fare of multi-axle buses on Mangalore - Bangalore route will be Rs 625. The fare of AC sleeper on the route is Rs 650, Volvo Airavat Rs 550, non AC sleeper Rs 500 and Rajahamsa Rs 475.

On Udupi - Bangalore route the fare of multi-axle buses is Rs 655, AC sleeper Rs 670, Volvo Airavat Rs 570, non AC sleeper Rs 540 and Rs 505 for Rajahamsa.

On Kundapur - Bangalore route the fare of multi-axle buses is Rs 675, AC sleeper Rs 700, Volvo Airavat Rs 600, non AC sleeper Rs 550 and Rs 525 for Rajahamsa service respectively.

Information and Story Source :
KSRTC official facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/KSRTC.Karnataka

Pavit Mercedes Benz Multiaxle Sleeper clicked in Belgaum, on its way to Bangalore, after getting delivered from its Mercedes Benz, Chakan Plant in Maharashtra, in Pune.

SRS is intoducing 1+1 AC Cabin Sleeper on Belgaum - Bangalore from 30th November 2013. There are total 24 individual single berths in the coach. The coach being divided into 6 cabins of 4 berths with a 14 inch LCD for each cabin. According to the new safety norms, emergency break glass hammers have been placed in each cabin in case of any mishaps or emergency situations. The bus also has one rear exit with a emergency break glass hammer placed near it. The one way fare is Rs 800/- from Belgaum to Bangalore and vice versa.

Departures :
Belgaum : 21:00 HRS (Ramdev timing) Bangalore : 21:00 HRS (ANAND RAO CIRCLE)

Arrival :
Belgaum and Bangalore : 06:00 HRS

Here are the pics of the SRS 1+1 AC Cabin Sleeper :

The Bus from front

The Doorway

Individual Berths in separate cabins. With each cabin having four individual berths. Total of 6 cabins with 4 berths each . 24 Berths in total .

One Break Glass Hammer placed in each cabin for use in case of emergency

Emergency exit Rear Door notified with a Emergency Exit sign and also a Break Glass Hammer placed near the Emergency Exit.

The Doorway from the Rear

AC cooling blower vents

Important notification on Front Door

The Bus clicked from rear end

The Emeregency Exit Door on the Rear end of the Bus

SRS Travels details on the Rear of the Bus

Audi SUV Q7 clicked at Belgaum Audi Event 2013 at Belgaum (Karnataka), India. Audi had also showcased its luxury segment cars A4 and A6 in the event held at Belgaum Club, Club Road, Belgaum.

SVLL Connect SCANIA Metrolink HD Multiaxle customized by DC is expected to hit the roads soon in India between Mumbai - Surat and Mumbai - Pune.
Pic Credit : SVLL Connect facebook page

Shantadurga Mercedes Benz Sleeper Coach getting its finishing touch. It will be launched soon on one of its routes from Belgaum, Karnataka (India).
Pic Credit : Sunil Salunke

Scania Metrolink HD Multiaxle Coach 14.5 meter showcased in Bus World 2013, Mumbai (India).

Features of Scania Metrolink HD Multiaxle Coach 14.5 meter

Length : 14.5 m

Width : 2.6 m

Height : 3.7 m

Door configuration : 1 – 0 – 0

Wheel configuration : 6 x 2 with hydraulically steered tag axle

Fuel capacity : 465 litres

Passenger capacity : 53 Harita reclining passenger seats withfootrest, calf support and magazine holderor 57 reclining passenger seats with footrestand magazine holder

Driver's Area : Harita seating / Instrument cluster Basic / Scania Fleet Management

Climate System : Air conditioning from Ebersprächeror ThermoKing

AV Equipment : Radio, CD, TV screens in front and middle

Luggage Space : 11.5 cu m

Luggage Compartment height : max 115 cm

Engine : 13-litre 410 hp Euro 3 Scania

Gearbox : Scania 8-speed gearbox with fullyautomatic Scania Opticruise

Brakes and Safety Equipment : Disc brakes, EBS - Electronic brake system, ABS - Anti-lock brake system, TC - Traction control, Scania Retarder, manual/automatic control, Automatically controlled exhaust brake system, ESP - Electronic stability programme, Reversing camera, Bus stop brake, Hill hold

Jabbar B9R Multiaxle VOLVO (Mumbai - Hyderabad) resting at National Park, Borivali (E), Mumbai.

Akbar Mercedes Benz Multiaxle doing Mumbai - Hyderabad cruising down Phadke Pool, Borivali (E), Mumbai.

Kesineni B11R I-Shift Multiaxle VOLVO doing Mumbai - Bangalore departing from National Park, Borivali (E), Mumbai

Kesineni B9R Multiaxle VOLVO doing Mumbai - Bangalore getting a clean up at National Park, Borivali (E), Mumbai

HKB Mercedes Benz Multiaxle resting in National Park, Borivali (E) after its night long journey.

Keeping in view the recent Mahbubnagar and Haveri VOLVO accidents and strict measures and terms and conditions being kept by the state governments regarding safety and precautions to be undertaken in VOLVOs while undertaking long distance journeys, various VOLVO operators across the Southern states in India have taken a step ahead to introduce back seat pocket safety pamphlets analogous to the ones that can be found in airlines.
The safety pamphlets mentions about Emergency Exits in the bus, the procedure to break emergency windows in case of any mishaps, information regarding main door exit, roof hatch exit, placement of fire extinguishers and use of seat belts.
A diagramatic layout of the bus mentioning the emergency exit glass windows and location of the fire extinguishers (a minimum of two extinguishers to be kept mandatorily) will also be mentioned in the safety pamphlets.

Here are the pics of the sample safety pamplets which are to be kept in each back seat pockets in VOLVOs as a rule :

SVLL Connect Scania Metrolink HD starting soon on Mumbai - Surat and Mumbai - Pune routes.
Pic and Info credit : SVLL connect facebook page.

Omer B9R Multiaxle VOLVO Semi Sleeper doing Hyderabad - Mumbai cruising down phadke pool, Borivali (E), Mumbai.

Sharma B11R I-Shift Multiaxle VOLVO on Bangalore - Mumbai route resting in National Park, Borivali (E), Mumbai

National Dream Girl B9R Multiaxle VOLVO doing Mumbai - Bangalore caught near Belgaum (Karnataka) cruising on NH4 Highway on a monsoon morning

NEETA Mercedes Benz Multiaxle doing Mahabaleshwar - Mumbai , MH04 FK 6262 at a halt at Abhiruchi for a tea break

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