Volvo Buses India, a business unit of VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) has unveiled what it describes as India’s first bus from an OEM manufacturer — built in-house at its own plant — that combines sleeper berths and recliner seats in a single vehicle. Featuring 24 upper sleeper berths and 27 premium lower-deck seats with calf support, […]
As India’s intercity bus travel market continues to evolve, AbhiBus is expanding its focus beyond ticket booking to deliver technology-driven solutions for both passengers and bus operators. Speaking to MOTORINDIA on the sidelines of Prawaas 5.0, Mr. Rohit Sharma, COO, AbhiBus, shared how the company is leveraging artificial intelligence, data intelligence and customer-centric innovations to […]
Monsoon travel in India is revealing distinctly different patterns across regions, with weather, religious occasions, and the purpose of travel influencing where people choose to go. While the season is driving interest in hill and pilgrimage destinations across the North, intercity travel in the South remains relatively resilient, with leisure corridors such as Bengaluru-Goa also […]
At PRAWAAS the company has launched the GALAXY — an electric sleeper-seater coach that offers the highest seating capacity and luggage space in its segment, giving long-distance route operators a compelling combination of premium passenger experience and the potential to boost revenue by 30 to 40% over conventional buses. JBM Electric Vehicles has launched the […]
As India’s intercity bus industry continues to embrace digital transformation, redBus continues to expand its role beyond ticketing, as a technology partner for bus operators. At Prawaas 5.0, the company showcased a range of AI-powered and data-driven solutions aimed at helping operators improve profitability, identify new business opportunities and enhance passenger experience. Speaking to MOTORINDIA, […]
Prawaas 5.0 provided Damodar Group with a strong platform to showcase its latest products, engage with fleet operators and OEMs, and strengthen its relationships with customers and other industry stakeholders. The company’s participation was centred around two significant product launches – RUDRA PRO AMT and RUDRA VYOM – reflecting its focus on innovation, engineering excellence […]
Switch Mobility has launched a new 9-metre electric bus at PRAWAAS 2026, and the company is clear about one thing from the outset — this is not an adapted version of its existing 12-metre model. It is a completely new product, designed from scratch to address the specific needs of shorter routes, staff transportation, school […]
At Prawaas 5.0, zingbus showcased its growing role in transforming India’s intercity bus ecosystem, with a strong emphasis on electrification, premium travel experiences and technology-enabled operations. Speaking to MOTORINDIA, Mratunjay Beniwal, Co-founder and COO, zingbus, said the company is focused on making intercity travel “affordable and dignified” while expanding its footprint across more cities through […]
Doubling industry participation while accelerating electrification, skills and global collaboration Following the highly successful Prawaas 5.0 in Gandhinagar, we spoke to Mr. Prasanna Patwardhan, President, BOCI, on the event’s record turnout, the association’s next priorities, and how it plans to accelerate India’s public mobility ecosystem through driver training, women empowerment and international collaborations. The Indian […]
Building on the momentum of a landmark debut in Delhi, the second edition of The Future Fleets Forum arrives in Mumbai on 29th September 2026 to the Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai International Airport, at a moment when technology is fundamentally reshaping how India’s fleets are built, managed, and scaled. The first edition of the Future […]
The company is redefining intercity mobility in India by combining electric mobility with a strong focus on punctuality, passenger comfort, safety and operational excellence, while rapidly scaling its footprint across the country’s evolving EV bus ecosystem. India’s intercity mobility landscape is slowly witnessing a shift where passengers are no longer looking only for a ticket […]
The company continues to see itself in the business of serving people, where respect, consistency and care shape every ride. Every day, thousands of employees step into a vehicle arranged by their company, trusting that the journey will be safe, timely and seamless. Behind this seemingly routine experience lies a complex network of operations, people […]
By Ravichandran Srinivasan In an industry long characterised by fragmentation and operational inefficiencies, Sakshi Vij, Managing Director of Carzonrent (India), is steering the company towards a fundamentally different vision – one where mobility becomes seamless, predictable, and almost invisible for enterprises. With a strong focus on technology, partnerships, and scalable operations, the company is positioning […]
Eicher Trucks and Buses, a business unit of VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), a joint venture between Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, has strengthened its collaboration with Cityflo to scale premium intra-city mobility solutions across India. The partnership reinforces VECV’s leadership position as a long-term mobility partner focused on enabling reliable, high-quality daily commute solutions at-scale. […]
From a family-run finance company in Salem to operating a fleet of 50-60 buses across South India, Tharai Groups has come a long way. T.K. Thiru Gnana Sambantham, Managing Director of Tharai Groups, shares insights into the company’s journey, challenges, and vision for the future of India’s bus transport industry. From Modest Beginnings to Fleet […]