"Collaboration is key," says Volvo, in tackling the challenges of mobility. Photo by Ram Joshi.

The Sustainable Mobility Award by Volvo Buses supports progressive and practical steps in creating positively engaging sustainable transport solutions to improve quality of life. The award is an effort to engage all stakeholders in public transportation by encouraging a dialogue and creating opportunities to learn.

Volvo Buses believes that “collaboration is key” in seeking change in the public transport industry. The company also believes that a final solution lies in a common shared vision among all authorities, operators, public groups and manufacturers.

Interested groups and individuals must send in their nomination forms by September 2, 2011. The last date for submission of entries is September 10, 2011. Visit Volvo’s website for nomination and entry forms.

The award will be presented on November 14, 2011 as part of the Sweden-India Novel Memorial Week celebrations in Bengaluru, India. Follow the week’s events here.