Global Mega Brands Aiming Indian Bus Market

The declining market of commercial vehicle has not discouraged the flow of investment for the bus segment. It has already created a buzz that Daimler & Volvo– Global Truck Makers are preparing their manufacturing units for the manufacturing of completely-assembled buses for Indian market.

According to Daimler, annually 40,000 buses are required in India. China is in the top list but India is running no lesser as it is expected that the required units will be double in a decade. Daimler in India known as Daimler India Commercial Vehicles that was going through a tough phase as it lacked financially will be able to manufacture bus more effectively with the investment of 425 crore. The German giant will invest for Oragadam, Chennai based bus-making unit.

 The first buses are expected to roll out in the second quarter of 2015 "We will develop a new front-engine school and staff bus in partnership with Wrightbus, said Hartmut Schnick, head of Daimler Buses.”

Due to technological advancement and keeping comfort level of passengers in mind, many auto companies have come forward with luxurious range of buses for long routes."If economic growth gains momentum, there is an inherent potential for long-distance travel. Therefore, there is a need for enhancing capacity on road, said Kumar Kandaswami, manufacturing leader for Deloitte in India. "

India will be introduced with UD bus range that will be aimed for the value market here and to those who can buy high-priced bus tickets. Vovo has already announced for launching value segment buses with its UD brand in India. This project is currently in its inception stage, according to Akash Passey, senior VP, Volvo Bus Corporation, the bus division of Volvo Group. 

Ashok Leyland is quite hopeful to Launch ‘Versa’ - an electric bus by 2017 in India

Exploitation of natural resources is at its peak and future generation is expected to see a world where natural resources have already been spent. To restrict the use of natural resources so that it can be used where it is really must and no other possible way is available to provide an option. Hinduja flagship firm Ashok Leyland has started making plans on the launch of a fully electric bus 'Versa' in by 2017 in India.

A Vehicle show organized in Noida showcased the 36-seater bus that can run 90 miles if charged one fully. It emits no gases. It consumes only one unit of electricity to cover one kilometer distance. It does not produce any noise.

Versa

"With increased awareness and sensitivity around environment safety and carbon footprints, the timing for the introduction of an electric bus is optimal. Versa is ideally placed to help deliver on our government's commitment to make urban transport efficient and reduce our country's carbon footprint," Venkataraman said.

The government has marked down Rs 1,000 crore for the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan for the next two financial years to boost electric vehicles sales in the country.

"Depending upon the regulations, we expect to launch this vehicle in the country in the next two years. The company is one of the largest providers of electric and hybrid buses in the world and this electric vehicle would help India move up the path of "efficient, comfortable, responsible and sustainable urban transport," Ashok Leyland Vice President, Buses, T Venkataraman.

We can hope with this kind of initiative, more motor manufacturing industries will come forward and make this world greener.

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Volvo B9R for more Comfortable and Safe Bus Journey

Volvo B9R is one of the buses launched by Volvo to facilitate passengers with very comfortable, safe and enjoyable bus ride. Volvo has multiple luxurious buses launched previously and recently in India that are serving Indian people to reach different destinations conveniently.

For India, where Indian Railways is still not able to fulfill the needs of people to get the seats on an urgent basis; buses running on different routes allow passengers reach their desired destinations on urgent basis. Usually, if you book a train ticket on urgent basis, you won’t find or there is very minimal chance you will be able to book any seat. Booking bus tickets is easy than booking train tickets on urgent basis.

Volvo B9R is one such bus that allows you travel with so much of comfort. Safety and comfort are two basic features of Volvo B9R. For driver, the bus is designed ergonomically so that the driver has no stress while driving it.

All the instruments and controls are easily accessible. The controls have separate information display for easy and clear identification by the driver. The controls don’t disturb driver so that driver can concentrate only on driving bus safely. ‘Intelligent electronics’ allow diagnose different aspects such as air pressure, coolant level and oil level etc.

Specifications
Frame 
This model is made with steel frame.

Engines
Volvo D9B for Euro 3 and Euro 4 with 340 hp (1600 Nm) or 380 hp (1700 Nm).

Suspension
All-round air suspension.

Brakes
Electronic Stability Program, electronically controlled disc brakes and Volvo compact retarder.

Capacity
19 000 kg is the maximum allowed gross weight

Length
Wheelbase 3.25 meters and the can be built with bodies up to 13 m in length.

Enjoy travelling in Volvo B9R and experience safe and comfortable bus journey!

runBus Finalizes Partner Alliance Agreement with ICICI Bank

New Delhi, India. Recently, runbus (brainchild of Stonehenge E-Commerce Private Limited) that is one of the reliable and very user-friendly online bus ticket booking platform for booking Volvo, Mercedes, AC Sleeper, AC Seater, AC Semi Sleeper, Non AC Sleeper, Non AC Semi Sleeper and Non AC Seater bus tickets finalized alliance agreement termed as “Partner Alliance” with ICICI Bank to provide people with discount offers to travel in luxurious buses comfortably and safely.
The offer was released by ICICI Bank on its website with the following details:

(1) 10% Discount on the purchase of 2 Tickets. Offer code “RBICICI10DEC”. Offer is limited till May 31, 2015.
(2) 15% Discount on the purchase of 5 Tickets. Offer code “RBICICI15DEC”. Offer is limited till May 31, 2015.

The redemption process was also mentioned on the website so that user can find the process of availing discount in an easy manner:

• Visit www.runBus.in
• Book Seats/tickets
• Coupon Code
• Use offer code “RBICICI10DEC” for 10% discount scheme.
• Use offer code “RBICICI15DEC” for 15% discount scheme.
• Pay through ICICI Debit Card, Credit Card and Net-Banking.

“To reach people in more effective manner and allow them avail more lucrative offers, we wanted an already established partner that can help us reach more people. Hence, we came across ICICI and finalized alliance agreement through which we will be able to approach ICICI Bank Debit and Credit card holders for discount offers that they can avail though their cards while making payments, said the managing director of runBus.”

Alliance partner’s terms & conditions were also mentioned by ICICI Bank on the website for making the process more transparent:

1. Government Operators don’t come under the discount offers.
2. Stocks are limited. Before processing the order, we check the availability of the stock. 
3. Discount applicable for both One Way and Two Way bus ticket bookings.
4. Offer cannot be clubbed with another offer or cash coupon.
5. Offer is applicable only for ICICI Bank Credit and Debit Cards or ICICI Bank Net Banking Service
6. Coupons are valid from December 10, 2014 to March 31, 2015.

For more details you can visit ICICI Bank’s website and know more about offers provided by runBus.in

runBus Launches it More Interactive Avatar

The Dawn of February 13, 2015 witnessed re-launch of more interactive, user-friendly and faster version of runBus that is one of the best, reliable, professional and safe bus ticket booking platforms to book bus tickets to travel anywhere in India by AC Sleeper, Non AC Sleeper, AC Semi Sleeper, Non AC Semi Sleeper, AC Seater, Non AC Seater Buses, Volvo, Tata AC and Mercedes buses.

Of course, when any website goes through more improvements and launched, it becomes more interesting, appealing and technically robust and you will find runBus with more features and qualities.

Design

The latest design is completely different to its previous design. The current design is more interactive. To make the technical aspects while designing, latest web designing technology was used such as HTML 5, CSS 3, and Custom JS. The website is completely based on DIV. It is more lightweight.

Previous Design

Latest Design

Development/Technology

As it comes to development, the website was developed using technology PHP5+ (OOPS), JQuery, Javascript, Ajax, MSQL Database. Website was weaved with robust programming codes and created lightweight. Website processed with foolproof technology making it safe for online transaction.

Overall Package

The entire website is a one-stop platform for booking bus tickets to travel anywhere in India. We have numerous rotes and growing. You can get instant tickets on your mobile phone as a message. You can print your tickets instantly. If you have sudden change in your plan and want to cancel your ticket/s, you can easily cancel your tickets.

Visit www.runBus.in for bus ticket booking if you want to travel in luxurious buses at very competitive fare.

Discount for ICICI Card Holder on Bus Tickets

Get 10% Discount on the purchase of 2 Tickets, coupon code: "RBICICI10DEC" & get 15% discount on the purchase of 5 Tickets, coupon code: "RBICICI15DEC" at runBus.in if you are an ICICI debit or credit card holder. For complete details you can visit ICICI website or search with ‘ICICI runBus offer’. Offer valid up to May 31, 2015.

runBus.in is a reliable online bus ticket booking platform offering bus tickets at low fare to travel in AC Sleeper, AC Semi Sleeper & AC Seater buses.

The Survival of E-Commerce Setups

E-Commerce by taking advantage from the growing technology has leapt to stand infinite till the earth survives. Newer techniques are facilitating buyers and sellers to get ample scope for selling and buying through the means of internet effectively. The dropping rates of using internet has facilitated people to use and surf internet more than ever.

The decreasing rate of surfing internet on both desktop and mobile interfaces has increased the population of people who access internet these days. It has become one of the key factors of boosting e-commerce these days, further shaping the trend for e-commerce in India.
Customers have more choices than ever due to the connectivity with the information. Ample information is available at their fingertips. The increased use of internet in recent times is influencing the strategies of e-commerce market. Let’s have a look on the development of e-commerce market these days:

Lucrative Deals
If it is buying through the means of internet, users have numerous options available. Price is what that decides whether to buy or not from a particular seller. In India, people are not hesitant enough to change the brand of their products if they don’t find product in their budget. Every e-commerce setup offers lucrative deals to retain the customers. Indian customers would go with the cheap and best and so are the offers available for such kind of buyers.

Logistics
It was a big challenge to deliver the product on the same day or as early as possible for online retailers. For on-time delivery, many have established their own logistics. It helps them deliver products to the customers timely. Even, bus tickets are delivered through the single day deliver-ability facilities.

Traditional Payment Method
It will take time for buyers to rely 100% on online payments. They don’t yet feel comfortable enough to pay online. CoD (cash on delivery) is what that suits Indian customers and they love it. Sometimes, the buyer doesn’t have money in their account; they have cash available.

CoD helps them buy products or services online and pay for it at their doorstep. You can buy anything from bus tickets to movie tickets to home appliances online and pay when you get the delivery.

India is such a big country and e-commerce setups definitely have lucrative possibilities to survive infinitely. Competition is always prevalent in any form of business and big to small fish are here to survive as far as e-commerce is concerned.