The 4th edition of Prawaas 4.0, India’s premier Multimodal Transport Show, has been announced by the Bus and Car Operators Confederation of India (BOCI). It is slated to take place at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) from August 29–31.
Gathering all the players in multimodal transportation under the umbrella of “Safe, Smart, and Sustainable Passenger Mobility” is the goal of Prawaas 4.0. Manufacturers of cars and buses, fleet managers, and partners in metro and LEVs from all 36 Indian states and union territories are included in this.
There will be a lot of focus on the school bus market, tourism, electric vehicles (EVs), and metro systems at the fourth edition of Prawaas. There’s a good chance that corporations like MG Motor, Valeo, Trans ACNR, Valeo Motherson, JBM, Repose, Bitla, Ashok Leyland, Redbus, Eberspaecher Suetrak, Abhibus, VECV, Ashok Leyland, Urjja Bus, MG Motor, and more will be there.
The Karnataka State Bus Owners Association, Karnataka State Tourism Private Transport Owners Association, Karnataka State Travel Operators Association, Karnataka Tourist Motor Cab Maxi Owners Welfare Association, and Bangalore Tourist Taxi Owners Association are host associations for Prawaas 4.0.
The conference will host dialogues and spotlight cutting-edge trends with a display of industry-driven innovations and technologies, and the prestigious awards ceremony will recognise exceptional contributions and talents within the industry. Together, these components form a comprehensive platform, unveiling the roadmap to excellence in mobility.
Ramalinga Reddy, Honorable Minister for Transport and Muzrai, Government of Karnataka, said, “In the past three years, Prawaas has united the bus, taxi, and transport industries to address regulatory needs and system improvements. State and central government support is vital for enhancing quality of life and industry growth. Nationwide, 380 million people travel by bus, with Karnataka alone hosting 120 million passengers on KSRTC buses. Prioritising tourism development will drive growth in the transport sector. We have already boosted accessibility with the online All India Permit Service and reduced parking fees at the Kalasipalyam bus stop. We will back the entire ecosystem, aiming to generate 500 crores annually. Let’s stand together to ensure the event’s success.”
Prasanna Patwardhan, President, BOCI, shared, “The growing demand for accessible public transport is evident, given the surge in personal vehicles and infrastructure costs. Presently, private businesses own 92% of buses in India, while 85% of the populace relies solely on public transit. This underscores the urgent need to reconsider public transport, bridge the gap between private and public transit, and reform taxes to incentivize bus usage. Every step towards a brighter future showcases our shared commitment and collective foresight.”
