Commercial Vehicle Thread

trrk · 13th October 2009, 19:01

Hi,

Quote:

Originally Posted by prram

I think its a M4 by Force motors, the 4 wheeled version of M3 (3 wheeler).

This is bigger. The four wheeled version is no patch for the other rivals in that segment.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMATMO

it doesnt look well finished or designed

tata ace and piaggio ape truk look much better

This appears bigger than those. I saw it in front of the dealer's place a couple of times, but it was a crowded place to get a ahot!

Transsenger · 13th October 2009, 22:09

Here is the one and only Volvo bus in Kerala to be operated as a tour bus. Its operated by Ganga Travels, Cochin. They owns the largest fleet of a/c buses in Kerala (tour segment). It is also the 3rd Volvo bus to have a Kerala Registration, after Coral Travels.

v1kram · 13th October 2009, 22:22

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Originally Posted by fx45

does anyone have on road pix of super ace from Tata?

Saw it couple of days before in coimbatore under testing, there was a standard ace along with super ace, couldn't take the pictures as i was driving on the opposite side.

hanmust · 14th October 2009, 00:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Transsenger

Here is the one and only Volvo bus in Kerala to be operated as a tour bus. Its operated by Ganga Travels, Cochin. They owns the largest fleet of a/c buses in Kerala (tour segment). It is also the 3rd Volvo bus to have a Kerala Registration, after Coral Travels.

Thats indeed a good news!

. Isn't it Tripunithara regn? Expect to see more such coaches in the state!

amit V8 · 14th October 2009, 12:30

the new AL (air suspension) bus by WBSTC. the good part is, it's fitted with chrome interiors (we indians love chrome, don't we. well to be more precise, tin pattis

). the bad part is, if you are wearing specs, it will fall off due to the massive vibration up front.

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fx45 · 14th October 2009, 15:53

this new AL bus look good. Hope BEST also gets similar buses under the NON A/C JNNRUM

Transsenger · 14th October 2009, 22:45

The new fully built Semi Low Floor Leyland buses launched by WBSTC seems realy good. I believe this is some standard design (front face) done by AL for its FB range. The front face design is a practically thaught one with grab handles, simple wiper, large grill, stylish headlights etc. The looks may not be modern, but very convenient to service & maintain. There are Stag & Lynx buses with similar design.
Better late than never, hope AL brings an entire range of fully built buses.

Would KeSRTC too have similar ones for the 240 buses order placed with AL? And it would have been nice to have some Tata Marcopolo also here!

Meanwhile Marcopolo buses based on Tata 709 / 909 platforms have been a huge success here espicially in school transport segment. Eventhough there is a huge potential for fullybuilt big buses, both AL & Tata has not made any significant effort to address this segment in kerala.

amit V8 · 15th October 2009, 00:14

the bus looks good, but the engine vibration is too much. if you enter through the front gate you can feel it.
any idea what is the engine it is using?? or the tech. spec. of these buses.

binaiks · 15th October 2009, 17:43

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Originally Posted by condor

Also, there is no need to mount it on the roof. Can definitely be mounted below the floor, in the luggage space area.

But, aren't we talking about City buses here? I would be glad if you could let me know where the "luggage space" is, in a B7RLE.

prram · 15th October 2009, 18:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by trrk

Hi,

This is bigger. The four wheeled version is no patch for the other rivals in that segment.

This appears bigger than those. I saw it in front of the dealer's place a couple of times, but it was a crowded place to get a ahot!

I think it must be Force trumph,its going to be launched soon.

dude131 · 15th October 2009, 20:18

Anyone know when the IVECO range of trucks will be launched in India from the TATA - FIAT partnership?

BaCkSeAtDrIVeR · 15th October 2009, 21:28

In the west, city buses are typically longer and have bigger seating capacity. The long distance buses are shorter and obviously have lesser seating capacity.

Looking at the pics of buses being posted here, it appears that the so called modern bus manufacturers are trying to replicate this stereotype in India.

But, IMHO, I feel that our crowded city roads require smaller buses, running at smaller intervals. No body is going to wait 10 minutes for a 15 minute ride, when personal transport will cover the same distance in 10 minutes.

Larger vehicles require longer intervals between successive vehicles, so that a passenger "load" builds up.

What do others say?

foby.sebastian · 16th October 2009, 04:55

heard a news that the trivandrum city recived some low floor city buses . can any one put in some snaps ?

Transsenger · 16th October 2009, 07:39

Check page 108 for trivandrum Low floor city buses.

14000rpm · 16th October 2009, 11:01

saw this ISUZU bus in bangalore. who makes this body?

13th October 2009, 22:09	#1637
Transsenger BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: KOCHI Posts: 368 Thanked: 96 Times	Volvo Tour Bus Here is the one and only Volvo bus in Kerala to be operated as a tour bus. Its operated by Ganga Travels, Cochin. They owns the largest fleet of a/c buses in Kerala (tour segment). It is also the 3rd Volvo bus to have a Kerala Registration, after Coral Travels. Attached Thumbnails Attached Images
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14th October 2009, 12:30	#1640
amit V8 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: kolkata Posts: 1,070 Thanked: 217 Times	the new AL (air suspension) bus by WBSTC. the good part is, it's fitted with chrome interiors (we indians love chrome, don't we. well to be more precise, tin pattis). the bad part is, if you are wearing specs, it will fall off due to the massive vibration up front.
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14th October 2009, 15:53	#1641
fx45 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,823 Thanked: 384 Times	this new AL bus look good. Hope BEST also gets similar buses under the NON A/C JNNRUM
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14th October 2009, 22:45	#1642
Transsenger BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: KOCHI Posts: 368 Thanked: 96 Times	The new fully built Semi Low Floor Leyland buses launched by WBSTC seems realy good. I believe this is some standard design (front face) done by AL for its FB range. The front face design is a practically thaught one with grab handles, simple wiper, large grill, stylish headlights etc. The looks may not be modern, but very convenient to service & maintain. There are Stag & Lynx buses with similar design. Better late than never, hope AL brings an entire range of fully built buses. Would KeSRTC too have similar ones for the 240 buses order placed with AL? And it would have been nice to have some Tata Marcopolo also here! Meanwhile Marcopolo buses based on Tata 709 / 909 platforms have been a huge success here espicially in school transport segment. Eventhough there is a huge potential for fullybuilt big buses, both AL & Tata has not made any significant effort to address this segment in kerala.
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15th October 2009, 00:14	#1643
amit V8 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: kolkata Posts: 1,070 Thanked: 217 Times	the bus looks good, but the engine vibration is too much. if you enter through the front gate you can feel it. any idea what is the engine it is using?? or the tech. spec. of these buses.
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15th October 2009, 20:18	#1646
dude131 BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Goa / Melbourne Posts: 125 Thanked: Once	Anyone know when the IVECO range of trucks will be launched in India from the TATA - FIAT partnership?
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15th October 2009, 21:28	#1647
BaCkSeAtDrIVeR BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kochi Posts: 2,522 Thanked: 752 Times	In the west, city buses are typically longer and have bigger seating capacity. The long distance buses are shorter and obviously have lesser seating capacity. Looking at the pics of buses being posted here, it appears that the so called modern bus manufacturers are trying to replicate this stereotype in India. But, IMHO, I feel that our crowded city roads require smaller buses, running at smaller intervals. No body is going to wait 10 minutes for a 15 minute ride, when personal transport will cover the same distance in 10 minutes. Larger vehicles require longer intervals between successive vehicles, so that a passenger "load" builds up. What do others say?
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16th October 2009, 04:55	#1648
foby.sebastian Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Thrissur/Kochi Posts: 2,697 Thanked: 2,840 Times View My Garage	heard a news that the trivandrum city recived some low floor city buses . can any one put in some snaps ?
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16th October 2009, 07:39	#1649
Transsenger BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: KOCHI Posts: 368 Thanked: 96 Times	Check page 108 for trivandrum Low floor city buses.
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16th October 2009, 11:01	#1650
14000rpm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Helsinki Posts: 2,343 Thanked: 5,564 Times View My Garage	ISUZU bus saw this ISUZU bus in bangalore. who makes this body? Attached Thumbnails
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