Founder Magazine Team
The journey from a childhood passion to a trailblazing entrepreneur is one that often requires unwavering dedication, strategic thinking, and an unyielding commitment to making a positive impact on society. Biswajit Baruah, the founder and CEO of Hive Sustainable Solutions, exemplifies these qualities in his remarkable success story. With a focus on sustainable solutions for bus fleet operations, Biswajit’s entrepreneurial journey has not only transformed his life but also brought about positive changes in the Indian transport industry.
Early Life and Inspirations
Biswajit’s love for buses was kindled during his childhood, and as he grew older, his passion for them only deepened. He pursued his education at the KLS Gogte Institute of Technology in Belagavi, Karnataka, where he honed his technical skills and gained a solid foundation. Despite his affinity for buses, Biswajit initially pursued a career in the automobile industry, working as a ‘Mentor and Director’ for a start-up named ‘Bus-Bucket’ and its sister concern ‘Ozobus’.
The Genesis of Hive Sustainable Solutions
The turning point in Biswajit’s journey came when he founded Hive Sustainable Solutions in 2021. Recognizing the challenges within India’s bus fleet operations and the potential for positive change, he embarked on a mission to provide sustainable solutions for this industry. Hive’s philosophy revolves around a three-pillar theory that prioritizes the well-being of bus fleet operators, passengers, and drivers. With a Pan-India approach, Biswajit aimed to address the critical issues affecting the public transport domain.
The Vision and Impact of Hive Sustainable Solutions
Hive Sustainable Solutions is more than just a business venture; it’s a commitment to bringing about a better and integrated public transport system in India. The company’s subscription-based platform offers tailored packages designed to enhance the lives of different stakeholders. ‘Crew Plus,’ ‘Senior Plus,’ and ‘Fem Plus’ are strategic offerings that focus on driver well-being, traveling senior citizens, and the safety of women passengers. This unique approach highlights Hive’s dedication to fostering a safe and secure ecosystem within the public transport sector.
Hive’s partnership with Singapore-based FUHO Technology underscores its commitment to incorporating cutting-edge technology for the greater good. The collaboration focuses on ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) and MaaS (Mobility As A Service), aiming to create a safer and more integrated public transport system in India.
Challenges and Learnings
Biswajit’s journey as an entrepreneur was not without its challenges. The road to success demanded sacrifices, relentless effort, and an unshakable belief in his vision. Overcoming criticism and navigating the chaotic environment of entrepreneurship required a solid foundation of values, ethics, and an unyielding work ethic. He believes that personal growth and a value-driven approach to business contribute to a stronger impact on society and a more successful professional journey.
Recognition and Awards
Biswajit’s dedication and innovative approach have earned him several prestigious awards. These accolades include the Indian Achiever’s Award, the Global Pride Award, the India Icon Award, the Global Business Achievement Award, and the Integrated Achiever’s National Conclave and Awards. Each award recognizes his contributions to sustainable transport solutions and his role as a catalyst for positive change in the transport industry.
Advice to Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Biswajit’s journey offers invaluable insights for budding entrepreneurs. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the industry and market thoroughly, as well as the significance of maintaining strong ethics and values. He encourages young minds to approach entrepreneurship with devotion, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to making a positive impact.
The Future Ahead
Looking ahead, Biswajit envisions Hive Sustainable Solutions as a driving force behind transforming India’s public transport system. His goal is to contribute to a safer, more integrated, and environmentally conscious transport ecosystem. By collaborating with global partners and leveraging technology, he aims to provide innovative solutions that revolutionize the way people travel.
Biswajit Baruah’s journey from a childhood passion to the founder and CEO of Hive Sustainable Solutions serves as a testament to the power of determination, innovative thinking, and a strong commitment to bettering society. His story resonates as an inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs and highlights the transformative impact of pursuing one’s passion with purpose.
About Company : Hive Sustainable Solutions
Hive Sustainable Solutions is a step towards a sustainable future in the arena of mobility and public transport sector. Through Hive, we are trying to establish a foundation and a platform where in the passenger mobility, the fleet operator and the crew management gets a better domain through a continuous development process through our dedicated services, on a subscription basis, where in we are catering to help and provide round the clock care and solutions to improvise for the betterment of the services.
Mission : To make India, the leading epitome of Sustainable Mobility in the field of Public Transport Solutions following ethical professionalism and giving dedicated services to our clients and customers.
Vision : To work collaboratively towards a Sustainable future with fellow peers with an unified vision of a developed public transport ecosystem through public support and cooperation.
Our Sustainable Solutions for the Bus Industry of India :
Crew Plus :
Crew Plus is a sustainable solution package from Hive, which includes Bus Crew Well Being on the forefront. Bus Crew are the driving force of the Bus Industry, and they carry a responsibility of not only driving safely on road but also ferrying the lives of passengers on board the bus with utmost care and responsibility.
Hive have been trying to address issues like Driver Health and Driver Fatigue, which we believe are some prime causes of unfortunate mishaps both on road and off road. We are trying to ensure the driver safety not only by giving
adequate informative technical training, but also taking care of drivers, by ensuring proper diet, rest and taking care of their health by carrying out medical tests on regular basis.
In order to get collect real time information, Hive spoke to many Bus Crews across India, through its case studies to know the reality on ground and thereby find solutions of driver and bus crew problems and issues by addressing the core issues, which often go unheard of.
We will be also conducting Safe Driving Refresher Courses in collaboration with our partner fleet operators, to brush up the safety norms from time to time. We believe a regular interaction with the Bus Crew will not only help to minimize the communication gap between the Bus Crew and Operator Management, but it will also facilitate a more trust building platform to carry on the fleet operation in a more streamline way.
Hive wants to a bridge between the Bus Crew and the Operator Management in order to enrol better service operability thereby improving the driver and bus crew life ensuring a safety and holistic approach in their betterment.
Lack of adequate rest and sleep, is what we observed to be most deprived of on the bus crew point of view. We are focussing much more on that perspective too, in cooperation of the bus fleet operator.
Senior Plus :
Senior Plus is a special customized package for the elderly and Senior Citizen Category of the Passengers.
As we age, travelling becomes a matter of concern for both the senior citizen and their families who do have constant worry and concern about the elderly when they are travelling. Concerns about their limited mobility, medicines, eye-sight are common factors which do affect any individual when they age.
Hive wants to change this perspective, where-in we are thinking of dedicatedly taking care of the elderly on board the buses, and also being concerned of their mobility needs during boarding and deboarding the buses during their travel schedule.
We are planning to further give customized solutions for their well-being on board their buses, which will include their health concern and medicine concerns thereby ensuring their safe and comfortable travel on board buses in India.
While, Hive was involved in the Pan India Case Study regarding betterment of Senior Citizen Services on board buses in India. We met many elderly people in Bus Boarding Points, who showed concerns regarding our initiatives and shared their own point of view with suggestions and solutions. On board toilet and rest
room inside the bus, was one of them, and concerns regarding the cleanliness of road side rest stops enroute, was another. We are in constant talks with the bus fleet operators about implementation of better services to the elderly and we hope we will able to bring a change in the society for the betterment of the travelling senior citizens in India.
Fem Plus :
Fem Plus is a women friendly package for the travelling women. Women safety, security and travelling convenience is of major concern in a country like India. Hive cares for the travelling lady, by its concern for the women passenger, during boarding and deboarding the bus.
We are mandatorily stressing the OEM bus industry and even the Bus Fleet Operators Pan India for introduction of Panic Buttons on board buses, for Women Safety.
Our dedicated Women Only Team consisting of female officials and workers will take care of the women passenger needs on the priority. We are also in discussion to introduce women only dedicated hotline numbers in case women passenger need or feel the need of emergency assistance during a bus journey.
This revolutionary package will not only change the way, women travel on board buses in India, but it will also bring a sense of awareness within the Bus Community in India about Women Safety. Our other initiatives will also include introduction of Women Only Lounges and Baby Rooms in future.
Website :www.hivesustainablesolutions.com
