Exciting Time Ahead For Indian Bus Industry

The Indian bus industry, which is the second largest in the world, is an integral part of the automobile industry in the country.

- R.Natarajan

In India buses are the common means of transport for both inter and intra-city travel. Better road infrastructure, improved connectivity to remote places, etc., have attracted more people to go in for bus travel in the country, fuelling the growth of the industry as a whole. In fact, the BRT system as introduced in a few States is gaining momentum offering immense potential for bus enthusiasts. Here the JNNURM Scheme introduced by the Government deserves all praise. Both private and public operators are consistently expanding their fleet operating across the country. The growth in this market has stimulated manufacturers, operators and the allied industry to go in for innovations and latest technology. Further, buses are getting smarter and greener with the Government campaign for developing Smart Cities. In fact, the NDA Government’s proposal to create 100 Smart Cities has encouraged commercial vehicle manufacturers to line up buses and vans of the likes that have never been seen in India before.