LOVE of Z: VAJRA buses Launch - An Organiser's Experience..!!

Well the Title of the post might seem similiar to one of our previous posts "Metro Luxury Launch - An Author's Experience", But the Experience that we gonna share is Completely Different. This time from an Organiser's Perspective.

It was past 6months ago that a Revolutionary Vehicle for Public Transport was designed by the youngest RTC viz. Telangana State RTC. Brand named as "VAJRA" with a caption of "Mobility Redefined", it is the corporation's initiative for implementing the most pleasing words of "Service at your Door Step".

(Refer to our Previous post -http://loveofz.blogspot.in/2017/05/vajramobility-redefined.html for Complete Details of this Bus)

Since then the deliveries were on the go and initially planned to be launched for 2016 Diwali, by which as the required number weren't delivered, the Launch was postponed to 26th Jan of 2017. Though it was a long gap of postponement, the concept of the bus made everyone to wait with patience. Again it was postponed from 26th Jan to 1st Week of Feb. Just a week gap this time. Then came the MLC election code upto 18th March during which it was decided not to Launch as it would lead to a misunderstanding for a publicity stunt by ruling party. But this time, the eager waiting started to dilute as there were one after the other reason to be postponed.

Weeks passed even after the MLC election results were out but still no sign of Launch. Hopes were building as Peek summer has arrived and the corporation would give a summer bonanza. No Luck yet. Then came a sweet and most relaxing news to the corporation on May Day, allowing it to Plan a launch for 3rd May. Everyone at the corporation were planning for a Grand Launch of 300+ buses which were at stand still in the New Bus Parking Yard & Hyderabad-III depot. But as the news went in detail, it was said that the CM would be launching them from his Camp Office(Pragathi Bhavan). Blast!! Hopes crashed faster than the WTC towers.

Pragathi Bhavan, a place which could hardly fit in some 10-15 buses. Though some experts claim "Nothing is better than Non-sense". The Grand plans of the organisation made it to stay positive with "Something is better than Nothing". A short duratined meeting was held and decided to place 2each of VAJRA, Pallevelugu Mini, Express, Super Luxury, Rajadhani & Scania Bio-diesel Garudaplus.

The Day before Launch - Started with a bit challenging task of Selecting the 12 out of 300+ buses. Initially Express selection was with a minimal effort as only 8 were available. Pallevelugu Mini selection was much easier as only 4-5 out of 50 were ready with wheel caps. Then came the challenging task of Super Luxury selection. Selecting 2 out of 150+ is really justifyable to be challenging task. Almost few hours were gone in it. Finally could come up with only 1. Rajadhani selection was No Big deal as most were selectable enough. Scania however were only 2 and it was No deal at all. Here comes the most important task of selecting the main Brand to be launched, the VAJRAs. Team Mahindra & Mahindra helped in easily Completing our Task. Though few selected buses were replaced due to Normal irregularities, it was not of much intense work. Minutes before the Finalization came yet another Bad news(not completely) that the Launch being Cancelled for 3rd May & chances of being postponed to 5th May. Hmm... Now this feeling is really bad to end your day.

Well as even 3rd May was Not the Day before Launch, Normal atmosphere prevailed everywhere. At the closing of the day yet another news came whcih made 3rd May to be the Day before Launch. Yes... Shockingly and as u have correctly guessed, 4th May was Scheduled for the Launch. Confused mix of feelings now. Bang!! started the preparations for the Launch. Work done on 2nd May saved many manhours. Calls everywhere, Busy everyone. Day didn't end, continued into early hours of 4th May.

Now here Comes the Most awaiting Day since past Many months.

4th May - Launch of the Revolutionary VAJRA Buses.

TSRTC - VAJRA Buses Inauguration

Love of Z @ Vajra Buses Launch

The Grand Day started with Decoration of the Buses(reduced to 8 from 12). 2 VAJRA, 2 Pallevelugu Mini, 1 each of Scania, Rajadhani, Super Luxury & Express. Decorations were done quick enough and here we present to you the Beautifully Looking Newbies...

TSRTC Brand New VAJRA AC Bus.

TSRTC Brand New Pallevelugu Mini Bus.

TSRTC Brand New Express Bus.

TSRTC Brand New Super Luxury Bus.

TSRTC Brand New Rajadhani AC Bus.

TSRTC Brand New Scania Bio-Diesel Garudaplus Bus.

Any event wouldn't be successful without starting with Pooja. Here are few insights of the Pooja for these buses before they go to the Launching Venue.

TSRTC Brand New VAJRA AC Bus.

TSRTC Brand New Pallevelugu Mini Bus.

TSRTC Brand New Express Bus.

TSRTC Brand New Super Luxury Bus.

TSRTC Brand New Rajadhani AC Bus.

TSRTC Brand New Scania Bio-Diesel Garudaplus Bus.

Everything is Set now and the Buses are ready to Leave from HYD-III depot, their home since many months...

TSRTC Brand New Buses awaiting Inauguration.

Journey Beginned towards Pragathi Bhavan via. Necklace Road, Raj Bhavan Road in the Prestigious VAJRA Bus.

After rigorous Checkings and entry into the Evant venue of CM's camp office, yet another blow that the CM would be Flagging Off only 3 Buses. Change of plans again. 1 each of VAJRA, Pallevelugu Mini & Scania Bio-Diesel Garudaplus were Lined to be the Flag off buses and remaining were parked a side.