Delhi Auto Expo was on the headlines for past some days with regards to the vehicles and components displayed. But does anyone know how the number of audience visited the show to make it a remarkable in the history of Indian automobile fraternity? To our best we dug out the numbers precisely from the sources of our industry and mentioned here is the gist of same.
The 12th edition of Auto Expo-The Motor Show 2014, opened to public on 7th Feb 2014 to an overwhelming response with more than 60,000 registered visitors. Over 35,000 tickets were sold through the day as visitors kept pouring in to experience some of the best and latest products in the Indian automobile market.
The visitors were also treated to various engaging and entertaining activities at the activity area at the Auto Expo. Visitors undertook test drives at the electric and hybrid vehicles at the Electric Mobility Pavilion, experienced safe driving programmes at the stalls of some of the leading two wheeler companies where they were also educated on techniques and practices for safe driving.
The Vintage car pavilion proved to be one of the biggest crowd puller, with cars from the Golden era displaying their charm enthralling one and all at the Expo.
The organisers displayed their delight at the public response of the Motor Show as more and more people came in with their families and kids. Day 4 and Day 5 witnessed more such activities as the Auto Expo proved to be a great place to visit during the weekend.
The first part of the weekend at Auto Expo 2014-The Motor Show saw a footfall of 1,10,000 at India Expo Mart. The visitors grew through day 4 of the expo as families in and around Delhi came in to witness the future of automobiles being showcased at Greater Noida.
Organisers and exhibitors were elated with the overwhelming response and were satisfied with the crowd and traffic management at the venue as the largest number of visitors registered themselves at the venue. Organizers also expressed their appreciation to the discipline and support shown through the day.
The day also saw some high profile visits from the film industry as well as the Delhi Political circles with Akshay Kumar, Sachin Pilot, Shiv Pal Yadav amongst other dignitaries from the Government enjoying their weekend at the Auto Expo.
The CEOs and top management of auto manufacturers also visited Pragati Maidan as a mark of their support to the Components Show.
In total, the overall footfall generated at the venue extracted upto more than 1,60,000 visitors excluding the media executives who from around the world walked the carpet to cover the show during the first two days.