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Premium trucking

Premium trucking

Q & A Helene Mellquist, Senior Vice President, Volvo Trucks International Interview by: Anirudh Raheja Q. How do you look at the Indian truck market? A. India is one of the most exciting markets that we have seen. It has good growth potential. Five years back, we penetrated the coal mining market. This was done through a 24×7 operation, and a[Read More…]

by November 25, 2017 INTERVIEW
The electric bus

The electric bus

Q & A Isbrand Ho, Managing Director, European Auto Sales Division, BYD Europe B.V. Interview & photo: Ashish Bhatia Q. What is BYD’s plan for India? A. For BYD, India has been an encouraging market. It is a market that is fast evolving. The dynamics of the Indian market are no longer a drop off point for used buses. The resale value of[Read More…]

by November 25, 2017 INTERVIEW
Busworld Europe 2017

Busworld Europe 2017

Busworld Europe 2017 was held for the last time at Kortrijk, Belgium, on October 20-25. Story & Photos: Ashish Bhatia Opening its doors to the stakeholders of the bus industry the world over, the 24th edition of Busworld Europe 2017 was held for the last time at Kortrijk, Belgium, on October 20-25. With temperatures hovering between 16 to 20 degree Celsius,[Read More…]

by November 25, 2017 Events, World
Banking on fleet standardisation

Banking on fleet standardisation

Sri Bhagiyalakshmi Travels is banking on fleet standardisation among other new and non-traditional ways to grow. Story by: Ashish Bhatia Established in 1989 by G Dayalan, Chennai-based Sri Bhagiyalakshmi Travels (SBLT) is banking on sound management practices, fleet standardisation and regular route reviews to grow. Looked upon as a ‘one-stop’ shop for all travel and tour arrangements, SBLT has grown[Read More…]

by November 25, 2017 Domestic, smart transport