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The Twin Combination

The Twin Combination

The stress on fast-tracking infrastructure like India’s longest sea bridge has transporters leveraging a twin combination, finds Ashish Bhatia. Pilot Umashankar Yadav has been in the tanker business of oil distribution to oil depots for further distribution to fuel stations for over two decades now. In a timid business environment, it is getting harder to make ends meet and sustain[Read More…]

by — November 12, 2024 — GAME CHANGER, Road Check
Ashok Leyland Partners with MP Gramin Bank to Expand Vehicle Financing Options

Ashok Leyland Partners with MP Gramin Bank to Expand Vehicle Financing Options

New collaboration to offer customized financing with flexible repayment plans, tailored for commercial vehicle customers. Ashok Leyland, a leader in India’s commercial vehicle industry, has partnered with Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank to enhance financing options for customers. This strategic alliance, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), will enable customized loan solutions to meet customer needs. The MoU was signed[Read More…]

by — November 12, 2024 — News
Transporters’ Wishlists

Transporters’ Wishlists

Private bus TRANSPORT operators called for better infrastructure, fairer taxes, and policy reforms to strengthen public transport, write Upendra Kasbekar and Richa Tyagi. The Bus Operators Confederation of India (BOCI) has long been a key player in shaping the future of public transport in India. At Prawaas 4.0, a pivotal conversation unfolded between transport operators, government officials, and industry leaders,[Read More…]

by — November 11, 2024 — Cover Stories
Bus And Coach Advancements

Bus And Coach Advancements

The bus and coach segments are evolving rapidly courtesy of the push for green, digitalisation, and passenger comfort taking precedence, write Richa Tyagi and Upendra Kasbekar. The bus and coach segments continue to evolve. Driven by environmental concerns, passenger expectations, and changes in urban mobility patterns, technology has advanced in line. The transition to alternative drivetrains including BEVs and gas-based[Read More…]

by — November 8, 2024 — Cover Stories