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Chennai MTC mulls a makeover

Chennai MTC mulls a makeover

Chennai MTC is increasing its fleet strength by adding ordinary and small buses to establish better connectivity and to increase the efficiency of operations. Story by: Anusha B The T Nagar bus terminus is ten minutes away from the office I step out of. The meeting went well, and the young manager of the company I went to meet treated me[Read More…]

by October 27, 2016 INDUSTRY TALK
Regulatory implications on Indian bus industry

Regulatory implications on Indian bus industry

Regulatory implications on the Indian bus industry will be disruptive, and throw up unlikely winners. Story by: V G Ramakrishnan To say the bus industry in India is undergoing a transformation is an understatement. Regulatory changes in the form of Bus Body Code, which has been implemented in totality from October 01, 2016, and BS IV emission norms, which will come[Read More…]

by October 27, 2016 INDUSTRY TALK
Saving to win

Saving to win

The Asia-Pacific round of Volvo Fuelwatch Challenge 2016 finals was held in Sweden with a prime objective of saving fuel. Text & Photos: Bhargav TS Anil Reddy worked hard to get to Falkenburg, Sweden, to participate in the Asia-Pacific round of Volvo’s Fuelwatch Challenge 2016 finals. If he won (in the off-road category), he would go to the global finals. One[Read More…]

by October 27, 2016 INDUSTRY TALK
Hella modular tech for bus lighting

Hella modular tech for bus lighting

Bus lighting technology is changing in-line with the need for better illumination and safety as speeds rise. Story by: Bhargav TS Hella showcased its Shapeline modular lamp series at the recent IAA Commercial Vehicles Show (2016) at Hanover, Germany. The series is a modular design, and includes tail lights, brake lights, direction indicators and position lights. Available in different designs, the[Read More…]

by October 27, 2016 INDUSTRY TALK