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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
Darshan Devaiah B.P.

Double Decker buses to be back on Bengaluru’s roads

In a move that is sure to evoke nostalgia among Bengalureans, the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) plans to reintroduce double-decker buses on the city’s streets. The BMTC has begun the process of calling tenders for the procurement of 10 double-decker buses.

The decision to start running double-decker buses comes after over two decades, as the iconic buses were last seen on the city roads back in 1997. However, there will be a notable alteration in the operational routes of these buses. Given the increased traffic and limited road infrastructure in the city, the double-decker buses will be exclusively deployed on the Outer Ring Roads(ORR).

In recent years, BMTC has been considering the reintroduction of double-decker buses – a familiar sight in the city during the 1970s and 1980s.  (Source: File Photo)
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