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International

First Volvo hybrids for India

INDIA The first Volvo hybrid bus pilot in India will start in Navi Mumbai with Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport in the first half of 2016. The Swedish manufacturer has sold over 5,300 buses and coaches […]

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International

Fires prompt 800 bus inspection

INDIA A report in The Indian Express says a day after an Ashok Leyland bus caught fire in Mehrauli, the Delhi government decided to take at least 800 Ashok Leyland buses off the road for […]

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International

Mercedes launch city bus in India

INDIA After its entry into the longdistance inter-city bus segment, Mercedes-Benz announced the launch of its city bus. The 37-seater, low-entry bus is priced starting at nine million Rupees (£113,938). The company launched the intercity […]

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International

Bus driver murders passengers

INDIA The driver of a private bus in Rajasthan allegedly mowed down 20 passengers, killing seven of them, including a five-year-old girl – according to a report in the Hindustan Times. Most of the passengers […]

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Tourism

Brighton’s Indian links celebrated

The India Gate at Brighton’s Royal Pavilion will celebrate its 90th anniversary in October. Commemorative celebrations are being held on October 23, and an exhibition of paintings from India opens at Brighton Museum & Art […]