Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar inaugurates Prawaas 4.0

D.K. Shivakumar, the Deputy Chief Minister of karnataka, on 30 August, 2024, inaugurated Prawaas 4.0, the flagship multimodal event organised by Bus and Car Operators Confederation of India (BOCI).

Organised by BOCI, Prawaas 4.0 is supported by 6 local host associations including the Karnataka State Tourism Private Transport Owner’s Association, Karnataka State Travel Operator’s Association, Karnataka Tourist Motor Cab Maxi Cab Owners Welfare Association (KTOA), Bangalore Tourist Taxi Owners Association (BTTOA), Karnataka State Tourist Bus Operators Association, Karnataka State Bus Owners’ Federation, and event curated by MM Activ Sci-Tech Communications.

The event, taking place from 29-30 August, 2024, at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru, is supported by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Ministry of Heavy Industries, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India. 

The event also featured the video conferencing of Shri Nitin Gadkari, the Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India, which provided encouragement and support to the entire operators fraternity.

"Transportation is crucial for economic growth, providing essential mobility for people and goods. Buses, in particular, play a vital role in India’s public transport system. 

However, with 93% of buses currently running on diesel, we must shift to greener fuel options like ethanol, methanol, biogas, CNG, LNG, electric, and green hydrogen. This transition is not only necessary for economic viability but also for reducing pollution and making our public transport system sustainable," Nitin Gadkari said. 

"We acknowledge the vital role of the transport industry, serving 92% of the common man and providing significant employment opportunities," DK Shivakumar noted.

This year’s Conference with over 100 experts addressing Multimodal transportation, PPP model, School buses, Tourism, Electric vehicles (EVs), Insurance, and Car industry will be attended by over 1500 industry representatives. Prawaas 4.0 Exhibition taking place for the first time in Bengaluru will see over 200 exhibitors displaying the innovations from public transport segment.

Some of the top exhibitors include, Tata Motors, Volvo Eicher, RedBus, Veera, Abhibus, Prakash, Nippon Paint, JBM Group, Eka Mobility, Repos Energy, Ashok Leyland, Eberspächer, Bosch, Trans ACNR, Spheros Motherson, Futureautotech-Global Ventures, Audi, BMW Deutsche Motoren, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Renault, Maruti Suzuki, and more.

Prawaas 4.0, focal theme “Safe, Smart, and Sustainable Passenger Mobility,” is set to bring together key stakeholders from across the multimodal transport sector. The exhibition will feature a diverse range of participants, including bus and car manufacturers, fleet operators, and partners from all 28 States and 8 Union Territories of India.