GOA TOURISM LAUNCHES INDIA’S FIRST ELECTRIC VEHICLE TOURISM INITIATIVE
Panjim, November 16th,
2018: The Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Mr. Manohar
Ajgaonkar and Hon’ble Chairman of GTDC ,Mr. Dayanand Sopte today
launched India’s first electric vehicle
tourism initiative at the Paryatan Bhavan, Panjim. Present
at the event included Board of
Directors of GTDC, officials from the Department of Tourism & GTDC and other dignitaries.
The
‘Electric Vehicle’ (EV) tourism initiative of Goa Tourism Development
Corporation through B: Live
in partnership with Arcis Tours Pvt Ltd is
a significant step towards sustainable tourism giving tourists an all
new medium to explore and experience Goa
in an eco-friendly and trendy style.
Mr. Manohar Azgaonkar, the Hon’ble Minister for
Tourism, Govt. of Goa
said, “We are proud to announce the launch of India’s first Electric Vehicle
tour initiative, B: Live with Arcis Tours Pvt Ltd. Sustainable tourism is the core of our efforts and
we are happy to take the lead in creating the EV ecosystem in India, setting an
example for the others. We encourage and support technologies and enterprises
which bring about a positive environmental change. Goa spearheads several ecotourism
initiatives in the country and our association with Arcis Tours Pvt Ltd. is
another step towards achieving our sustainability goals. More often than not,
you find initiatives that have a strong intent but rarely do they help empower
locals and improve community engagement. EV tours offered by B: Live directly
involve the local communities, making the association more meaningful for
them.”
Mr.
Dayanand Sopte, Chairman, Goa Tourism Development
Corporation Limited (GTDC) said, “We are
glad to partner with Arcis
Tours Pvt Ltd to launch India’s first Electric Vehicle (EV) tourism
initiative, B: Live. Understanding
the risks of vehicle emissions and their contribution to air pollution in Goa,
the introduction of EV tourism will help reduce our carbon footprint. It’s a
revolutionary initiative that provides a clean mode of commute while offering
an immersive travel experience. It will help empower our local communities and create a greener tomorrow for
everyone around us.”
Arcis Tours Pvt Ltd is the pioneer of ‘Electric Vehicle
Tourism’ in India and has partnered with GTDC to build the country’s first EV
Tourism ecosystem. B: Live, offers the joy of effortless riding on E-bikes
while exploring the local culture, history and heritage of Goa. These E-bikes are equipped with
state-of-the-art features like GPS trackers, battery powered motor for speeds
up to 25kmph and electronic disc brakes for enhanced safety. The tourists and locals can now explore Goa in
a clean and non-polluting way.
“We are
grateful for the support offered by GTDC to launch B: Live. Pollution and
congestion caused by tourist vehicles have been a concern in Goa and there is a
need to introduce sustainable tourism practices which are easy to emulate. Through B: Live, we aim to encourage people to adopt a cleaner way
of commute while helping them discover authentic local experiences. Each
experiential tour offered by B: Live engages the local communities and allows
tourists to soak in the milieu of authentic Goan culture,” said Samarth Kholkar, CEO & Co-Founder, Arcis Tours Pvt Ltd.
Emphasizing
on the technology aspect of the service, Sandeep
Mukherjee, COO & Co-Founder, Arcis Tours Pvt Ltd. said, “What makes B: Live
unique is the smart use of technology. The http://blive.co.in/platform allows the guests to seamlessly book the tours using
digital currency. A web app provides real-time tour related info to the riders.
The E-bikes are state of the art delivering 50 km range per charge with digital
screens for multi info display and electronic disc brakes for safety. The
E-bikes come with an accelerator and pedal assist mode for effortless riding.
Our command center monitors the riders through GPS trackers embedded on the
bikes. This makes B:Live not only the cleanest but also the smartest tour in
the country.
Salient
features:
●
E Hubs made of recycled
shipping containers serve as charging points and tourist community centers. These
are solar powered, eco friendly, smart hubs which offers Free Wi-Fi, tourist
services and an insider guide to Goa.
●
Smart & digitally
connected electric cycles have been deployed for the tours and rental purpose
at major tourist destinations ensuring the safety of the passenger.
●
Curated experiential
tours which
provide an authentic and immersive experience of Goa with the help of a local
tour buddy.
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