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The Print
5 days ago
- General
- The Print
NMMT recalls all JBM-make buses for inspection after fire incidents
'This decision has been taken as a precautionary measure for passenger safety in the light of an unexpected incident that occurred on June 4,' the statement said. The authority added that a decision on redeploying the buses would be taken after the inspection is completed. NMMT on Wednesday night stated that all JBM-manufactured electric buses that had already departed were recalled to the depot for inspection. Mumbai, Jun 4 (PTI) The Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport (NMMT) has recalled all electric air-conditioned buses manufactured by JBM from service 'as a precautionary measure' following two fire incidents reported since Wednesday morning, officials said. The first incident occurred at the Ghansoli depot, where a JBM electric bus and three diesel-run buses were gutted in a fire. The electric bus, scheduled for maintenance, caught fire inside the depot workshop due to a short circuit. According to NMMT, the bus was awaiting repairs, and responsibility for its upkeep—including parts and technical maintenance—lay with the manufacturer and supplier, M/s M.H. Eco Life and JBM, along with the contractor's technical staff and a junior engineer from the undertaking. 'A defect report citing IR (Insulation Resistance) failure was noted by the technical staff and junior engineer. This failure led to a short circuit in one of the bus's four sealed battery packs, causing a sudden and massive fire,' the NMMT said. Although depot staff attempted to control the blaze with available fire extinguishers, the sealed nature of the battery packs caused the fire to escalate rapidly. The flames subsequently spread to three nearby diesel buses parked for maintenance. The second fire incident occurred in the evening at the Marol bus depot in Andheri East. An NMMT electric bus operating on Route 144 between Airoli (Navi Mumbai) and Andheri (Mumbai) caught fire on MIDC Road around 6 PM. According to a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) official, all passengers were safely evacuated. Two fire engines from the Mumbai Fire Brigade responded quickly and doused the flames within minutes. The cause of this second fire is yet to be determined, but the bus was completely gutted. PTI KK COR DC NSK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Delhi govt launches 400 electric buses under DEVi scheme
The Delhi government on Friday inaugurated 400 electric buses under the Delhi Electric Vehicle Initiative (DEVI). The introduction of these DEVI buses is part of a larger effort by the Delhi government to expand its electric mobility system. Currently, the city has over 2000 electric buses in operation. The Chief Minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta , and the Union Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, jointly flagged off the new fleet. The buses are equipped with an Intelligent Transport Management System (ITMS). Delhi CM said that 2,080 more electric buses will be added by the end of the year. JBM Group manufactured 120 of the 400 new buses, which will operate from the Ghazipur Depot. With this, JBM now has over 650 electric buses deployed in the capital. Nishant Arya, Vice Chairman of JBM Auto, commented, 'Today's launch is a reflection of how collaborative innovation between government and industry can redefine urban mobility . At JBM, we are not just manufacturing electric buses—we are building a holistic ecosystem that integrates clean energy, intelligent transport systems, and digital infrastructure.' Features of the buses The buses include a Real-Time Passenger Information System . This system provides live location tracking. CCTV surveillance is installed for onboard security. Stop request buttons are available for passenger convenience. The buses are equipped with Fire Detection & Alarm Systems. Vehicle Health Monitoring Systems are in place for proactive maintenance. The driver's area features ergonomic dashboards. These dashboards are designed for minimal distraction and maximum control. The ECOLIFE is designed to be a driver-centric vehicle.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Prison training scheme opens up packaging careers
A new skills training scheme at London Correctional Institution in Ohio is aiming to support individuals preparing for release from prison by offering hands-on manufacturing experience and the chance of future employment. Developed by JBM Packaging in collaboration with Ohio Penal Industries (OPI), the programme is focused on preparing participants for careers as machine adjusters within the packaging sector. Unlike many similar initiatives, participants are paid industry-standard wages while undergoing training. The course is part of JBM's wider Fair Chance Programme, which supports people with criminal records in rebuilding their lives through work. The scheme provides structured training on complex manufacturing machinery, with participants advancing through several levels of instruction. Alongside the technical training, individuals are introduced to the company's Better Lives programme, which offers coaching, financial literacy education, and support services to assist with reintegration. JBM is OPI's first partner in the paper packaging industry. Once production begins, it will offer the highest wages for trainees and be the first to provide wages at market rates. Since the programme began at London, one participant has completed the training successfully, with two others currently working through it ahead of their release dates. The training is designed to prepare individuals for long-term employment and to reduce the barriers many face when re-entering the workforce. According to Amanda Hall, a training specialist at JBM who was previously incarcerated herself, the machine adjuster role is demanding but rewarding, requiring both resilience and mechanical skill. The initiative forms part of JBM's broader effort to provide employment opportunities to those who may struggle to find work after prison. Over the past seven years, the company has hired more than 125 individuals with criminal records. Ann King, Chief of Ohio Penal Industries, described the scheme as a strong example of how public-private partnerships can offer meaningful work, training, and wages that support a more stable transition to life outside prison. JBM's approach aligns with a growing movement in the United States to reduce reoffending by offering stable employment and practical support to people leaving incarceration. "Prison training scheme opens up packaging careers" was originally created and published by Packaging Gateway, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
JBM Packaging brings training program to Ohio prison
This story was originally published on Packaging Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Packaging Dive newsletter. JBM Packaging is bringing a program to an Ohio prison that teaches technical job skills to individuals who are incarcerated to aid in their successful reentry upon release. The company installed envelope manufacturing equipment at Ohio's London Correctional Institution, where participants use it for training as machine adjusters for an average of 32 hours per week for six to 12 months prior to their release. Trainees are paid and upon release are hired at JBM, said President and CEO Marcus Sheanshang. The goal is to hire up to three of these individuals per year. Real-world production on the equipment at LoCI is slated to begin in the next few weeks, with expected output of up to 10,000 envelopes per hour. While the program previously ran at another prison in the state, under the terms of the new agreement with LoCI, JBM is able to pay participants higher wages, Sheanshang said. 'This is something where we want to do it for a long period of time. For that really to be consistent with who we are as a business, we want to make sure that we're paying people fairly," he said. The in-prison technical skills-building initiative is part of JBM Packaging's broader 'Fair Chance' program, through which it provides employment and ongoing supportive resources to formerly incarcerated individuals. The company launched its fair chance initiative about eight years ago, and more than 125 people have been employed through it during that time. JBM began transitioning its prison workforce program to London about a year ago, and it's now fully operational, Sheanshang said. The company is spotlighting the initiative's evolution during Second Chance month, which has been recognized nationally in April since 2017. Second chance hiring has been key to JBM's growth, especially in a challenging labor market. 'Hiring folks that are coming out of prison really is a great answer to many of our issues that we would have with growth,' Sheanshang said. Businesses increasingly are turning to second chance hiring to fill labor gaps, according to speakers at the 2025 Second Chance Forum on April 1. Recruiting from this largely untapped talent pool is mutually beneficial to help businesses meet their needs while providing steady employment and income to formerly incarcerated individuals, speakers said, noting that numerous studies have shown these programs reduce recidivism, or individuals released from prison being recommitted within a short time. 'For us, second chance hiring is not just the right thing to do, it's also good business,' Peter Quigley, president and CEO at staffing agency Kelly Services, said during the event. 'The second chance employees are loyal, they're hardworking, the amount of turnover is significantly lower. ... If you're in business and want to attract people to your brand, fair chance hiring — our research shows — is good business.' In Virginia, the prison system offers training for 40 different trades and has 170 different programs within those trades, said Chadwick Dotson, director of the Virginia Department of Corrections, during the event. It works with businesses for worker placement as well as collaboratively developing training programs that meet companies' evolving needs. 'We work with the business community ... to determine what does the workforce need, who's hiring, so we can create programs around that. We're constantly evaluating and re-evaluating our programs,' Dotson said. Partnering with Ohio Penal Industries to create JBM Packaging's training program already has proven beneficial in the short time it's been running at the London Correctional Institution, Sheanshang said. JBM hired its first employee who completed the program about two months ago, and two other trainees are going through the program right now. When they're hired, these employees transition into JBM's in-house 'Better Lives' program for previously incarcerated individuals. 'The prison system here in Ohio has been great to work with,' Sheanshang said. 'They have painted the entire area where they work in the JBM colors, they've got our core values up there, they've got our purpose up there. They've really taken a lot of pride in JBM.' Starting skills-building while an individual is still in prison gives them a leg up for landing employment upon reentry and provides businesses access to qualified labor, sources say. For instance, the adjuster role that JBM trains for at LoCI 'is something that takes three to five years to really understand the craft,' Sheanshang said. 'With them being able to work on this equipment for three to six months, they're that much further ahead.' Participants will further boost their skills once production runs start, Sheanshang said. For example, the adjuster will be able to make real-time changes to operations to ensure the line runs at the right speed and the envelopes produced are of expected quality. JBM Packaging has two folding machines at LoCI. After evaluating the success of production runs, the company likely will look to add another piece of equipment, Sheanshang said, noting the desire to expand to other prisons as well. Recommended Reading Second chance hiring can bridge labor gaps, break employment barriers Sign in to access your portfolio
