• The 4th installment of Prawaas is scheduled for August 29-31 in Bengaluru.
• Prawaas 4.0 to uphold its successful theme of Safe, Smart, and Sustainable Passenger Mobility.
Bengaluru, March 23, 2024: The Bus and Car Operators Confederation of India (BOCI) has unveiled the highly anticipated 4th Edition of Prawaas 4.0, India’s premier Multimodal Transport Show, slated to take place from August 29-31 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC).
With its overarching theme of “Safe, Smart, and Sustainable Passenger Mobility,” Prawaas 4.0 aims to unite stakeholders from all corners of multimodal transport. This includes manufacturers of buses and cars, fleet owners, as well as partners in metro and LEVs from all 36 States and Union Territories of India. Recognizing the crucial role of efficient public transport in realizing the vision of “Viksit Bharat” by the Honorable PM, Prawaas 4.0 advocates for increased utilization of public transport, which not only eases road congestion but also aligns with sustainability goals.
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 honored to be the Host Associations for Prawaas 4.0.
Today’s preview event offered a glimpse into the exciting lineup of activities planned for Prawaas 4.0. Distinguished guests such as Shri Ramalinga Reddy, Honorable Minister for Transport and Muzrai, Government of Karnataka, graced the occasion alongside notable personalities including Shri Jagdeo Singh Khalsa, Chairman, BOCI; Shri Prasanna Patwardhan, President, BOCI; Shri Alah Baksh Afzal, General Secretary, BOCI; Shri Harsh Kotak, Treasurer, BOCI; and Shri Jagdish Patankar, Executive Chairman, MM Activ, the Event Curators.
Prawaas 4.0 marks a groundbreaking journey toward multi-modal transport, leading the charge in shaping the future of mobility. The conference will host enlightening discussions, the exhibition will showcase cutting-edge trends through industry-driven innovations and technologies, and the prestigious awards ceremony will recognize outstanding contributions and talents within the industry. Together, these components form a comprehensive platform unveiling the roadmap to excellence in mobility.
This edition of Prawaas will place significant emphasis on the School Bus segment, Tourism, Electric Vehicles (EV), and Metro systems. As we explore the future of mobility, Prawaas stands as a guiding light, steering us toward sustainable, efficient, and inclusive transportation solutions.
Key industry players such as Tata Motors, redbus, Eberspaecher Suetrak, abhibus, VECV, Ashok Leyland, JBM, Repose, Bitla, Mahindra School Bus Division, Urjja Bus, MG Motor, Valeo, Trans ACNR, and Valeo Motherson are expected to participate in the event.
Shri Ramalinga Reddy, Honourable Minister for Transport and Muzrai, Government of Karnataka, emphasized the importance of government support in enhancing quality of life and industry growth. Mr. Prasanna Patwardhan, President, BOCI, highlighted the growing demand for accessible public transport and the need to bridge the gap between private and public transit to incentivize bus usage.
Prawaas 4.0 is poised to be an unparalleled convergence, bringing together over 100+ expert speakers, 200+ leading exhibitors, 1500+ industry delegates, and 6000+ bus and car operators, with an expected attendance of over 10,000 business visitors. Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to engage, network, and drive innovation in the realm of passenger mobility.
For more details, visit www.prawaas.com
About Bus & Car Operators Confederation of India (BOCI)
The Bus & Car Operators Confederation of India (BOCI) is the apex organization representing all State Federations of private sector Bus & Car passenger Transport operators across India. BOCI aims to promote Safe, Smart, and Sustainable Integrated Passenger Mobility solutions in close coordination with stakeholders from public & private sectors. Today, over 1.5 million buses are operated by BOCI’s members on Indian Roads, with rapid growth anticipated in the coming years.