The Indian Bus Scene (Discuss new launches and market info here)

Transsenger · 15th December 2010, 21:30

Last day AL received orders from VRL for 100 numbers of its popular 12M bus chassis. And its interesting to note that this new model is powered by new BS3 225HP CRS engine (Common Rail system). With this AL is second to offer CRD technology for buses(Hcv) in India after VolvoB7RM3.

Transsenger · 27th December 2010, 21:12

The new Eicher RESLF. The body being built by AZAD. Also the AL RESLF.

BaCkSeAtDrIVeR · 27th December 2010, 21:35

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Originally Posted by SAE40 in veins

Hey Guys

The rear engined Tata Hispano (operated by Neeta travels and SRS) is now officially available from Tata Motors. Read this news piece a couple of days in Hindu Business line. Tried hard to get some more info, but the websites did not have any info. Neither did the TML site have the Businessline update in their 'Media Section'. Pls share, if you guys have some info on this.

You mean this story?:-

The Hindu Business Line : Tata Motors to roll out intercity luxury bus

If so, it is good. Coming to think of it, what special does Volvo have, except phenomenal power (engine & brakes?)

Btw, the article mentions Hispano styling; not Hispano.

julupani · 27th December 2010, 22:35

What do you mean Hispano styling not Hispano??

FYI Hispano Carrocera is a bus body building company, they do not produce chassis or engines etc. So their primary job is the styling and interiors etc.

SAE40 in veins · 28th December 2010, 00:21

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Originally Posted by BaCkSeAtDrIVeR

Btw, the article mentions Hispano styling; not Hispano.

The bus is a Hispano Divo made by Tatas probably in Goa or Dharwad (not sure where)

P4life · 28th December 2010, 09:34

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Originally Posted by SAE40 in veins

The bus is a Hispano Divo made by Tatas probably in Goa or Dharwad (not sure where)

Hispano Carrocera SA is now a fully owned subsidiary of TATA MOTORS now. Its named as TATA HISPANO. The bus body designed by Hispano is built at ACGL (JV between TATA MOTORS & EDC, GOA)

Wind · 8th January 2011, 14:48

Spotted this single-axle and double-axle Mercedes in Bangalore today.

-- Wind

coolclouds · 8th January 2011, 15:05

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Originally Posted by Wind

Spotted this single-axle and double-axle Mercedes in Bangalore today.

-- Wind

Which operator is that?? I can guess that "online booking......."

EDIT:
I can read it now.. www.shantadurgatravels.com. First time hearing this name. Is it a new operator?

greatmana2000 · 8th January 2011, 16:00

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Originally Posted by BaCkSeAtDrIVeR

You mean this story?:-

The Hindu Business Line : Tata Motors to roll out intercity luxury bus

If so, it is good. Coming to think of it, what special does Volvo have, except phenomenal power (engine & brakes?)

Not only power and brakes . Volvo has something more . Apart from the initial cost the TCO is very much low . The engine lasts atleast 10 lakh kms , the drive train is virtually bullet proof ,airconditioner is integrated , has more space for cargo ,retarder ..etc etc ..

BaCkSeAtDrIVeR · 8th January 2011, 16:12

greatmana, that is true, but in george_kj's thread, it was mentioned that a normal service for Volvos cost 43K. What is the service interval? (I mean, in KMs?)

Ashley2 · 8th January 2011, 23:53

This is to be used in Madurai Airport by Spice Jet.
230HP CRS engine with roof mounted AC.

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binaiks · 9th January 2011, 09:10

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Originally Posted by Ashley2

This is to be used in Madurai Airport by Spice Jet.
230HP CRS engine with roof mounted AC.

Wow! Thats one really good looking, well finished product! Wonder why KSRTC (both)/BMTC/MTC were not interested in such products for their city operations.

smashnerd · 9th January 2011, 09:42

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Originally Posted by Ashley2

This is to be used in Madurai Airport by Spice Jet.
230HP CRS engine with roof mounted AC.
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Quite a clean design. Notice the freshly removed wraps from the side glass.

julupani · 9th January 2011, 09:54

Dont know about the clean design. Somethings that I didnt like about the design.

1. The wheel caps look too tacky. The standard matt finish wheels used by TML and Volvo look much classier.
2. The wheels seem to be buried deep in the wheel wells, the bus seems to have been made knowingly wide.
3. The window arrangement around the driver's door is really odd.
4. The RVM seem like an afterthought.
5. The headlight seem like overstyling on a bus with as simple a design as this. Though they have just used the light fixtures they use everywhere else to save costs.

Who builds these buses for ALL, Do they have any dedicated bus body building facilities??

fx45 · 9th January 2011, 12:14

same buses are used in HYD RGIA as well. Nice ones really

15th December 2010, 21:30	#166
Transsenger BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: KOCHI Posts: 368 Thanked: 96 Times	AL 12M with BS3 225HP CRS engine Last day AL received orders from VRL for 100 numbers of its popular 12M bus chassis. And its interesting to note that this new model is powered by new BS3 225HP CRS engine (Common Rail system). With this AL is second to offer CRD technology for buses(Hcv) in India after VolvoB7RM3.
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27th December 2010, 21:12	#167
Transsenger BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: KOCHI Posts: 368 Thanked: 96 Times	Re: The Indian Bus Scene (Discuss new launches and market info here) The new Eicher RESLF. The body being built by AZAD. Also the AL RESLF. Attached Images
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27th December 2010, 22:35	#169
julupani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bhubaneswar Posts: 1,762 Thanked: 537 Times	Re: The Indian Bus Scene (Discuss new launches and market info here) What do you mean Hispano styling not Hispano?? FYI Hispano Carrocera is a bus body building company, they do not produce chassis or engines etc. So their primary job is the styling and interiors etc.
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8th January 2011, 14:48	#172
Wind BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 277 Thanked: 75 Times	Re: The Indian Bus Scene (Discuss new launches and market info here) Spotted this single-axle and double-axle Mercedes in Bangalore today. -- Wind Attached Thumbnails
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8th January 2011, 16:12	#175
BaCkSeAtDrIVeR BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kochi Posts: 2,522 Thanked: 752 Times	Re: The Indian Bus Scene (Discuss new launches and market info here) greatmana, that is true, but in george_kj's thread, it was mentioned that a normal service for Volvos cost 43K. What is the service interval? (I mean, in KMs?)
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8th January 2011, 23:53	#176
Ashley2 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NH7 Posts: 2,115 Thanked: 1,524 Times View My Garage	ULE based Air port Tarmac Coach This is to be used in Madurai Airport by Spice Jet. 230HP CRS engine with roof mounted AC.
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9th January 2011, 09:54	#179
julupani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bhubaneswar Posts: 1,762 Thanked: 537 Times	Re: The Indian Bus Scene (Discuss new launches and market info here) Dont know about the clean design. Somethings that I didnt like about the design. 1. The wheel caps look too tacky. The standard matt finish wheels used by TML and Volvo look much classier. 2. The wheels seem to be buried deep in the wheel wells, the bus seems to have been made knowingly wide. 3. The window arrangement around the driver's door is really odd. 4. The RVM seem like an afterthought. 5. The headlight seem like overstyling on a bus with as simple a design as this. Though they have just used the light fixtures they use everywhere else to save costs. Who builds these buses for ALL, Do they have any dedicated bus body building facilities??
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9th January 2011, 12:14	#180
fx45 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,823 Thanked: 384 Times	Re: The Indian Bus Scene (Discuss new launches and market info here) same buses are used in HYD RGIA as well. Nice ones really
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