Volvo Buses to register strong presence at Prawaas 2017

Volvo Buses is all set to participate in Prawaas 2017, being organised from July 28-30 at Navi Mumbai. The exhibition and conference has been put together by the Bus Operators’ Confederation of India (BOCI), a representative association of private passenger vehicle operators. ‘We heartily welcome the creation of BOCI. Globally, modernisation of the public transport sector is driven by collaboration between empowered private and public sector operators, policy makers, manufacturers and supporting services. Similarly in India, BOCI in association with other stakeholders has the potential to drive the industry’s modernisation through the adoption of globally benchmarked products and best practices,’ stated Akash Passey, Senior Vice President, Business Region International, Volvo Bus Corporation. The organisers of Prawaas 2017 expect to host more than 10,000 business visitors inclusive of 3,000 bus and taxi operators. More than 100 exhibitors are expected to participate in the event. Volvo Buses is exhibiting the Volvo Hybrid and the Volvo 9400 coach. These buses reinforce Volvo Buses’ track record of delivering market-defining solutions. The Hybrid remains the first electrified bus to be commercialised in India. Two hybrid buses being piloted with the Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport Corporation since May 2016 have delivered fuel economy and emission benefits to the tune of 35 percent. ‘We believe that hybrid buses are an immediately deployable solution, while necessary conditions are being created for the large-scale adoption of full electric buses. Developed markets have followed a similar approach to the adoption of electro mobility,’ says VRV Sriprasad, Managing Director, Volvo Buses – South Asia.