BusWorld Expo in Mumbai..

salilpawar1 · 31st January 2007, 07:41

BusWorld Expo, world famous bus expo, has just kicked off in Mumbai.
This is its second edition in India and is currently situated in Goregaon Exhibition Centre till February 1. (Correct me if I am wrong)

Post all details, photos in this thread.
As per newspaper reports around 68 companies have participated.
For me the star of the show is definitely the Volvo B7R LE.

amtak · 31st January 2007, 12:55

Hi Salil,

If you are going there then please post the pics...I saw the pic of the Red VOLVO in Mumbai Mirror...
I'll post the image soon..

amtak · 31st January 2007, 12:57

here's the link to the image...

directinjection · 31st January 2007, 13:15

A bus expo in India?
That's good news!
This country desperately needs better buses.
So far, by and large, India's auto revolution has bypassed buses and trucks.

Let's have more such expos!
Look forward to the pics!

Cheers!

chanapli · 31st January 2007, 13:27

we already having these buses in Bangalore?. I mean those BMTC ones ( BMTC COMMUTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE)

benbsb29 · 31st January 2007, 13:35

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Originally Posted by chanapli

we already having these buses in Bangalore?. I mean those BMTC ones ( BMTC COMMUTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE)

These buses are already in operation in Bangalore. Really good-looking they inspire one to leave behind private vehicles and opt for public transport. There was an article in TOI stating that about 100 more such buses would be added to the fleet soon enough.

In addition to the money collected from the tickets, they also sport real snazzy ads, adding to the revenue.

These buses also have a small camera fixed to the rear, which helps the driver when backing up.

They have also been involved in their fair share of controversy, wherein one B7R was set ablaze by the HAL junta for mowing down an employee.

chanapli · 31st January 2007, 13:40

But I am surprised ( apart from HAL incident) to see these Volvo buses are SPOTLESS! --- I am serous -- in Bangalore traffic!.

moralfibre · 31st January 2007, 13:49

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Originally Posted by benbsb29

These buses are already in operation in Bangalore. Really good-looking they inspire one to leave behind private vehicles and opt for public transport. There was an article in TOI stating that about 100 more such buses would be added to the fleet soon enough.

There are 4 of these operational in Pune on dedicated routes on the BRT (Bus Rapid transit) platform. They have separate lanes so that they dont get scratched and disturb traffic. Sideeffect. Highway lanes shrunk from 3 to 2 and cause a chaotic traffic.

chanapli · 31st January 2007, 13:54

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Originally Posted by moralfibre

They have separate lanes so that they dont get scratched

There is no dedicated lane for bus in Bangalore and still I could not notice any dent or scratch on those buses. amazing.

amtak · 31st January 2007, 14:43

I think the TATA starbus has slowly picked up speed in MUMBAI...u see more of star buses in the south Mumbai...also, see the link for the bus expo

BUSWORLD INDIA 2007

v1kram · 31st January 2007, 14:43

Any pictures of TATA buses

chanapli · 31st January 2007, 16:11

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Originally Posted by v1kram

Any pictures of TATA buses

Welcome to TATA MOTORS

moralfibre · 31st January 2007, 16:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by chanapli

There is no dedicated lane for bus in Bangalore and still I could not notice any dent or scratch on those buses. amazing.

Yes I indeed saw that on my last visit to Bangalore and felt happier than seeing 4 buses taking up approximately 40kms of highways in Pune.

rahul_intlad · 31st January 2007, 18:39

OT:

Have not been by these volvo's in Pune,In bangalore these volvos have a camera in the rear which is constantly active and the driver has a display screen in the front.I think the bus had automatic transmission[not sure].The digital display[route,bus no] idea is also good.

One thing I did not like is it has a theatre like seating arrangement so front seats are low while rear seat passengers are seated on a higher level.So the passengers who would be sitting behind have to actually climb up[steps] from the middle of the bus approximately,not exactly convenient when you have to do this with the bus moving and having your hands full[office bag ,laptop,shopping bags etc].

Sam Kapasi · 31st January 2007, 18:41

Wow! I love buses

Unfortunately I cannot make time to go to this show. If someone puts up a report with pictures, I would be very obliged.

31st January 2007, 07:41	#1
salilpawar1 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (MH-01) Posts: 852 Thanked: 247 Times View My Garage	BusWorld Expo in Mumbai.. BusWorld Expo, world famous bus expo, has just kicked off in Mumbai. This is its second edition in India and is currently situated in Goregaon Exhibition Centre till February 1. (Correct me if I am wrong) Post all details, photos in this thread. As per newspaper reports around 68 companies have participated. For me the star of the show is definitely the Volvo B7R LE.
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amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,915 Thanked: 900 Times View My Garage	Post the pics... Hi Salil, If you are going there then please post the pics...I saw the pic of the Red VOLVO in Mumbai Mirror... I'll post the image soon..
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amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,915 Thanked: 900 Times View My Garage	here's the link to the image...
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directinjection Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 1,705 Thanked: 784 Times	A bus expo in India? That's good news! This country desperately needs better buses. So far, by and large, India's auto revolution has bypassed buses and trucks. Let's have more such expos! Look forward to the pics! Cheers!
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chanapli BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Banglaore Posts: 270 Thanked: Once	we already having these buses in Bangalore?. I mean those BMTC ones ( BMTC COMMUTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE)
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chanapli BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Banglaore Posts: 270 Thanked: Once	But I am surprised ( apart from HAL incident) to see these Volvo buses are SPOTLESS! --- I am serous -- in Bangalore traffic!.
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amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,915 Thanked: 900 Times View My Garage	Tata Starbus I think the TATA starbus has slowly picked up speed in MUMBAI...u see more of star buses in the south Mumbai...also, see the link for the bus expo BUSWORLD INDIA 2007
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v1kram BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Coimbatore /YEG Posts: 465 Thanked: 242 Times	Any pictures of TATA buses
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rahul_intlad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,579 Thanked: 4 Times	OT: Have not been by these volvo's in Pune,In bangalore these volvos have a camera in the rear which is constantly active and the driver has a display screen in the front.I think the bus had automatic transmission[not sure].The digital display[route,bus no] idea is also good. One thing I did not like is it has a theatre like seating arrangement so front seats are low while rear seat passengers are seated on a higher level.So the passengers who would be sitting behind have to actually climb up[steps] from the middle of the bus approximately,not exactly convenient when you have to do this with the bus moving and having your hands full[office bag ,laptop,shopping bags etc].
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Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,997 Thanked: 2,378 Times View My Garage	Wow! I love buses Unfortunately I cannot make time to go to this show. If someone puts up a report with pictures, I would be very obliged.
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