New Delhi: From convenience at petrol pumps to fleet cards and consumer clubs, fuel retailers are always on the lookout for ways to create a customer base among car owners or fleet operators. The advent of super cars and bikes in recent years started an octane war with high-performance fuel offerings. But as electric vehicles encroach on traditional turf, automakers are focusing on emerging social mobility and lifestyle trends to influence niche markets.
Market leader Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), for one, is opening ‘bikers cafes’ at its outlets to capitalize on the growing popularity of motorcycle tourism among youth, more and more of whom are riding in the air in search of a thrill – and insta Fame or a few thousand YouTube subscribers as an add-on.
The first of its kind bikers cafe – aptly named ‘Pit Stop’ – has come up at Indian Oil’s petrol pump between Shoghi and Shimla, 330 km north of Delhi, on the route taken by the traveling rider. transgender in Himachal Pradesh.
“The cafe provides a welcoming place to take a break and can accommodate several large groups at a time. A small conference room for group meetings, mobile charging facility, changing rooms for women, hot water in winter With clean toilet, parking space cctv coverage and quick bite. Emergency medical assistance is also provided.” Tarsen BhartiThe dealer told TOI.
Bharti said that space was available in his pump, so he decided to try the concept suggested by the IOC a year ago. He declined to disclose his investments or returns, saying: “I haven’t had a second thought.”
IOC senior executive Piyush Mittal told TOI that by setting up such cafes, IOC is recognizing the “adventure streak among the youth” and also helps the dealers to supplement their income.
Other officials said the IOC could replicate the concept in other areas as well. IOC insiders said the idea came after field inputs pointed to 150 tour operators specializing in motorcycle tours, which are increasing day by day after the commissioning of the Rohtang tunnel. The biking tours start in the first week of June and continue till the first fortnight of October.
Market leader Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), for one, is opening ‘bikers cafes’ at its outlets to capitalize on the growing popularity of motorcycle tourism among youth, more and more of whom are riding in the air in search of a thrill – and insta Fame or a few thousand YouTube subscribers as an add-on.
The first of its kind bikers cafe – aptly named ‘Pit Stop’ – has come up at Indian Oil’s petrol pump between Shoghi and Shimla, 330 km north of Delhi, on the route taken by the traveling rider. transgender in Himachal Pradesh.
“The cafe provides a welcoming place to take a break and can accommodate several large groups at a time. A small conference room for group meetings, mobile charging facility, changing rooms for women, hot water in winter With clean toilet, parking space cctv coverage and quick bite. Emergency medical assistance is also provided.” Tarsen BhartiThe dealer told TOI.
Bharti said that space was available in his pump, so he decided to try the concept suggested by the IOC a year ago. He declined to disclose his investments or returns, saying: “I haven’t had a second thought.”
IOC senior executive Piyush Mittal told TOI that by setting up such cafes, IOC is recognizing the “adventure streak among the youth” and also helps the dealers to supplement their income.
Other officials said the IOC could replicate the concept in other areas as well. IOC insiders said the idea came after field inputs pointed to 150 tour operators specializing in motorcycle tours, which are increasing day by day after the commissioning of the Rohtang tunnel. The biking tours start in the first week of June and continue till the first fortnight of October.