SVLL Connect Pvt. Ltd., a group company of Siddhi Vinayak Logistic Ltd. (SVLL), has flagged off its new super-luxury coach service in Mumbai. The inter-city seven star passenger bus service, started in association with Scania, was flagged off by Mr. Deepak Baid, Director, SVLL Connect Pvt. Ltd., Mr. Anders Grundströmer, Managing Director, Scania Commercial Vehicles India Pvt. Ltd. (SCVI), and Senior Vice President, Scania Group, and Mr. Dilip Chhabria, DC Design.
The SVLL Connect range introduces a new level of performance, driveability and safety in the Indian market, all based on renowned Scania virtues such as robust design, maximum passenger safety, leading fuel economy and a long and trouble-free service life.
Mr. R.C. Baid, Chairman & Chief Mentor, SVLL Connect Pvt. Ltd., said: “SVLL is one of the largest fleet owners in the country with over 7,635 commercial vehicles. 
As we continue to reinforce our presence in the road transport sector, our alliance with Scania marks a key milestone in allowing us to cross the threshold into a brand new segment of transportation in India. With Scania’s manufacturing expertise, Dilip Chhabria of automotive design and SVLL’s network reach in the country, our combined capabilities will enhance our ability to offer world-class facilities to our customers in the space of intra-city luxury bus services in India.”
SVLL has embarked on its new journey by placing its trust on Scania’s Metrolink coaches introduced a year ago in the Indian market. The Scania inter-city bus range introduces highly reliable multi-purpose buses for medium and long distance luxury travel for the Indian traveller. The luxury bus is the product of knowledge gathered from a detailed study of the needs of passengers as well as long-distance bus drivers.
Mr. Anders Grundströmer said: “This is an important milestone for the Scania Metrolink luxury intercity coach. 
The commencement of SVLL Connect services using the Scania Metrolink is a proof of concept that what Scania has developed for India is also well appreciated by India’s bus operators as well as passengers.”
Mr. Deepak Baid observed: “Indian luxury transport is rapidly improving with various new technology adoptions and growing requirements for comfortable travel. Promising to make your travel exciting and hassle-free, SVLL Connect has launched its buses first in the western region and, after a year or so, we plan move to other parts of the country.”
SVLL Connect luxury buses, the first of which plied on the Mumbai-Surat-Mumbai route on April 9, are designed to provide flight-like services to tourists while commuting at their destinations. These luxury buses will incorporate in-house restrooms and pantries and ultra luxurious facilities like personal LCD screen with USB compatibility and Sennheiser headphones along with mobile/laptop charging points and Wi-Fi connection.
Designed by Mr. Dilip Chhabria, the 21&36 recliner seater ‘seven-star’ luxury passenger buses cater to the requirement of corporate executives on the move. While doing an online booking passengers can put in their requests on F&B for breakfast, lunch and dinner and pick-up and drop at their requisite places. These buses will have stop-overs at exclusive SVLL bus stops within the city.
An online portal by the name of Bookmyconnect.com has been specially started to facilitate online ticket booking of SVLL Connect luxury buses. The portal offers online real-time booking and seat selection. Tickets on Bookmyconnect.com can also be booked through a mobile application, WAP or through a call centre by simply dialing 095 90 90 90 90.
Along with the buses, SVLL Connect is also introducing luxurious inter-city cab services for corporate hire. The cabs can be chosen from the three stylish options of Innova, Ertiga and Etios. These cab services are being introduced in Surat, Mumbai, Pune, Vadodra, Ahmedabad, Jaipur and Delhi NCR.