Force Motors has launched the new Urbania Deluxe, a premium upgrade to its Urbania platform that will now replace the current-generation model as the company’s standard offering in the premium shared mobility segment. Prices start at ₹28.7 lakh ex-showroom, and the vehicle is available in three wheelbases and eight seating layouts ranging from 9+D to […]
The CV maker is in a strong financial position to back its innovation ambitions. The company ended last fiscal debt-free, with net cash of over ₹5,000 crore on its balance sheet. Ashok Leyland closed FY26 with its best-ever performance, and Q1 FY27 has continued that momentum with 10% growth. Mr. Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director and […]
The global electric commercial vehicle market, according to MarketsandMarkets, is on a steep upward curve — set to more than double from $84.64 billion in 2026 to $197.55 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 12.9%. Electric commercial vehicles have moved past the experiment stage. The industry has made its decision — and […]
zingbus has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with 50 bus operators to facilitate the deployment of more than 200 zingbus Maxx and electric buses over the next 12 months. Announced at Prawaas 5.0, India’s largest passenger transport industry gathering, the partnerships are expected to strengthen the company’s presence across key markets in South and West […]
Shri Nitin Gadkari , Hon’ble Minister for Road Transport and Highways, graced the occasion and highlighted the pivotal role of private and state operators in transforming India’s bus ecosystem redBus, a leading online bus ticketing platform, felicitated winners of the redBus People’s Choice Awards at the Bharat Prawaas Awards 2026. Organised by the Bus and […]
The opening panel discussion at the IAA Media Summit: Insights and Trends 2026 set the tone for this year’s event by highlighting a fundamental shift in the commercial vehicle industry’s decarbonisation journey. Bringing together Alexander Vlaskamp, CEO of MAN Truck & Bus, Karin Rådström, CEO of Daimler Truck, Dr. Roger Busch, Corporate EVP Sales & […]
The second day of Prawaas 5.0 was highlighted by the presentation of the Bharat Prawaas Awards 2026 by Shri Acharya Devvrat, Hon’ble Governor of Gujarat, celebrating outstanding achievements across India’s public transport sector. The awards ceremony recognised organisations and individuals whose contributions continue to drive innovation, operational excellence and sustainable growth in passenger mobility. The […]
With over 375 buses, one million passenger journeys every month and a target of 1,000 buses in the next two years, the company is expanding its footprint across public transport, intercity travel, school mobility and logistics. For Ahmedabad-based Aadinath Bulk Pvt. Ltd., growth has never been measured merely by fleet size. From its beginnings as […]
India’s intercity bus industry is evolving rapidly as passenger expectations move beyond affordability to encompass comfort, convenience, safety and service quality. Travellers today are looking for more than simply reaching their destination—they increasingly expect a seamless journey backed by consistent service and dependable operations. Responding to this shift, zingbus has introduced Maxx, its premium intercity […]
MAN Truck & Bus reported an 8% year-on-year increase in global unit sales during the first half of 2026, selling around 51,000 vehicles. The total comprised approximately 32,000 trucks (+10%), around 3,300 buses (+2%) and just under 16,000 vans (+6%). The company’s engine business also recorded strong growth, rising 17% to nearly 6,000 units. While […]
Prawaas 5.0 concluded successfully after three days of exhibitions, conferences, the Bharat Prawaas Awards 2026 and extensive business networking, reinforcing its position as India’s premier platform for the passenger transport industry. Coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the Bus & Car Operators Confederation of India (BOCI), the landmark fifth edition brought together stakeholders from government, […]
MG Group, one of India’s leading bus and coach manufacturers, today unveiled Starz, its next-generation premium coach platform, at Prawaas 2026, reinforcing its commitment to advancing passenger mobility through engineering excellence, enhanced safety, superior passenger comfort and sustainable manufacturing. The three-day exhibition was inaugurated by the Chief Guest Smt. Miraben Patel, Hon’ble Mayor of Gandhinagar, […]
Volvo Buses India, a business unit of VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), showcased the Volvo 9600 Seater-Sleeper at PRAWAAS 5.0 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, further strengthening its premium coach portfolio in India. Combining the advantages of seating and sleeper travel on a single platform, the new coach is engineered for both short- and long-distance operations. It enables […]
Tata Motors showcased its most advanced portfolio of commercial passenger mobility solutions at Prawaas 5.0, headlined by the launch of the all-new Tata Ultra Prime and Tata Starbus Prime range of buses. Designed to deliver superior comfort, enhanced safety and higher operational efficiency, the new-generation buses underscore the company’s commitment to shaping the future of […]
SWITCH Mobility Ltd, part of the Hinduja Group, has unveiled the all-new SWITCH EiV9 at Prawaas 5.0. Purpose-built for city transit, employee transportation, and school mobility, the next-generation electric bus combines advanced technology, superior passenger comfort, and operational efficiency to set new benchmarks in sustainable mobility. Designed with a strong focus on efficiency, reliability, and total cost of […]