Busworld
also served as the perfect venue for the delivery of Scania’s 13.7 M HD premium Metrolink coaches to Kaushik Logistics, Hebron Transports and
Transit Logistics. Kaushik Global Logistics will ply, service and manage
the buses for UPSRTC, paving the way for Scania’s entry into north
India.
Speaking on the
occasion Mr. Anders Grundströmer, Managing Director, Scania India, and
Senior Vice President said: “We are delighted to participate in
Busworld, this is an excellent platform for showcasing our products and
services. In this edition of Busworld, we are displaying our ethanol
engine for the first time in India and showcasing India’s first
ethanol-powered Green Bus and the market leading premium intercity bus -
the Metrolink 13.7 m coach. Keeping in mind India’s need for a
sustainable transport system, we will bring more products that run on
alternative fuel and help drive the Swach Bharat campaign and the
concept of Smart Cities.”
“The
launch of our Green Bus last year created an interest among various
Transport Ministries, general public and stakeholders. Our sustainable
transport solutions will promote empowerment of local farmers, create
job opportunities, contribute to the GDP and conserve environment by
cutting carbon emissions and using waste for extracting bio-fuels.”
Scania
had received orders for 14 buses from Hebron Transports, 8 buses
from Transit Logistics and 20 from Kaushik Global Logistics (KGL). With
the delivery of buses to Transit Logistics, Scania completes its entry
into the state of Telangana as well.
On
the bus handover, Mr. Grundströmer said: “The delivery of Metrolink
Coaches has helped us accomplish four things: We have a presence in
north India; we have an association with UPSRTC; we have entered the
state of Telangana and finally our expansion in the southern market
continues. Scania Metrolink is designed to withstand Indian conditions
and comes with progressive safety elements, refined suspension for
comfort and has appealing luxury features. Our products help the fleet
operators in achieving most competitive Total Operating Economy giving
them edge over other vehicles in terms of maintenance, operating cost
and overall revenue generation. With our recently inaugurated bus plant
in Narsapura, we will localise our products and ensure our contribution
towards the Make in India initiative.”
Scania
Metrolink comes with refined suspension and breaking systems for safety
and comfort. The Metrolink buses are packed with uncompromised safety
features such as Fleet Management System (FMS), speed limit compliant to
state regulations, six emergency exits with twelve hammers, emergency
doors, 100% fire retardant bus body, and Blended Retarder: technology
that keeps the service breaks cold for full emergency performance.
Metrolink also complies with R66 Standard, best possible safety even in
case of vehicle roll over and accident, tested and certified by TUV,
Germany.
Hebron Transports is
a Chennai-based luxury bus operator company. Started in 2013, Hebron
aims to redefine traveling experience in India by providing connectivity
between various cities with world class hi-tech buses.
Kaushik
Global Logistics Ltd. is a logistics service provider, with head office
in Kolkata, and branches and agencies in various cities of West Bengal,
Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Orissa, Jharkhand, Uttar Khand and Delhi. They
operate in the logistics and supply chain management and passenger
transport segment.
Transit
Logistics was found in 1998 by Pravin Gupta and is today associated with
over 250 corporates dealing in various types of goods and products. The
company today boasts of a big network of branches, warehouses, fleets
and elaborate ground infrastructure for undertaking multiple
logistics-related operations anywhere in the country.
Founded
in 1971, Busworld is the market leader in worldwide exhibitions for bus
and coach with exhibitions in Europe, Turkey, Eastern Europe, India,
Asia and Latin America. Busworld wants to serve as a global platform for
officials, professionals and representatives of the bus and coach
building and operating industry.
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| SCANIA METROLINK 12M HD |
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| SCANIA METROLINK 13.7M HD |
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| SCANIA LOW-FLOOR ETHANOL BUS |
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| FRONT PROFILE |
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| REAR PROLFILE |
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| ETHANOL POWER TRAIN ENGINE FOR CITY BUSES |
