Archive for January, 2017

Chinese tyre imports

Chinese tyre imports

The onslaught of Chinese CV tyres is hurting the domestic tyre industry. Story by: Anirudh Raheja Inderjeet Singh Bawa from Ludhiana is contemplating replacing the worn out tyres of his 4×2 Ashok Leyland Comet Gold 1613 truck. The existing set of tyres has clocked almost 70,000kms (69,974kms to be precise). Bawa is scouting various options; he is worried about the expenses[Read More…]

by January 17, 2017 INDUSTRY TALK, Tyre Talk
Fish lorry

Fish lorry

Trucks have been transporting fish the world over. What makes it unique is how they ensure that the catch remains fresh until it reaches the market. Story & photos by: Ashish Bhatia The ‘Koli’ (fishermen and fisher women) community dotting the seafronts of Mumbai are arguably the originally inhabitants of what where once seven different islands of Mumbai (Bombay). Over 7000[Read More…]

by January 17, 2017 Logistics
Commuter shuttle buses look up

Commuter shuttle buses look up

Bus shuttles are looking like yet another disruptive business model in the ever changing world of transportation. Story by: Anirudh Raheja App.-based transportation solutions are transforming the way people are travelling in India. Dictated by the use of technology, it is both easy, and challenging, to use app.-based platforms over various devices, including smartphones. The good part is, they save the[Read More…]

by January 17, 2017 INDUSTRY TALK
Volvo’s hybrid drive

Volvo’s hybrid drive

Volvo Buses India is offering the 8400 low-floor hybrid city bus to help cities fight the menace of pollution. Story by: Bhushan Mhapralkar It is drizzling for the last one hour. Any chance of it stopping looks slim. The Vardah cyclone that devastated Chennai is showing its after effect at Bangalore. The drive to Hosakote on the outskirts of Bangalore is[Read More…]

by January 17, 2017 Cover Stories