Season two of Volvo Sustainable Mobility Award 2012 is on

May 30, 2012: Following a successful first season of the Volvo Sustainable Mobility Award last year, Volvo Buses is now calling for entries for the second season. It is inviting groups, organisations and institutes that are working on innovative ideas to promote and support sustainable mobility.

The awards aim to recognise efforts in this regard, with prize moneys of Rs 10 lakh. Priority is given to projects already in progress and which have had a practical impact on people’s life. The last date for sending in nominations is August 31, 2012 and the last date for submission of entries in September 10, 2012. Registration for the award can be done on www.volvobuses.co.in

The Volvo Sustainable Mobility award supports ‘innovative solutions’ in the broad area of sustainable transport in Indian cities as also in the intercity area. The main objective is to highlight the need for effective transport and mobility system to address the requirements of rapidly growing cities and demands of passengers.

According to Akash Passey, senior VP – Business Region International, Volvo Bus Corporation and chairman of the Board, Volvo Buses in India said, “The response to the Volvo Sustainable Mobility Award in 2011 was encouraging. It clearly demonstrated that concerted efforts are being made among a wide cross-section of stakeholders, concerned about the efficacy of existing transport systems in an urban scenario. We would like to reach out to more groups/institutions and invite them to participate in Volvo Sustainable Mobility Award 2012. This award reflects Volvo Buses’ commitment to our core values of safety, quality and care for environment and we hope to receive greater participation this year.”

2011 award winners

Mapunity won the award in 2011 for projecting an innovative and feasible approach to implement travel patterns in order to realise the most efficient bus routes. There was no runner up.

Praja – a citizen group – was conferred with special recognition for their work towards mobilising public support to multiple urban transport initiatives such as metro rail, city bus services, bus priority system, cycle transport, and more The special category award for ‘Excellence in Public Transport’ was conferred on the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporationand the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation for their unique initiatives.

Besides these, Volvo Buses also recognised the efforts of a student group from RV College for their efforts in developing solutions to facilitate urban commute.