Taking a cue from the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is also contemplating introducing double-decker buses.
KSRTC managing director Anbu Kumar told The Hindu that the feasibility of running double-decker buses on short-distance routes such as Bengaluru–Tumakuru and Bengaluru–Doddaballapur is being studied. “Double-decker buses are usually operated for intracity services. The KSRTC, which largely operates intercity services, is exploring the possibility of running such buses on short- distance routes,” he said.
“Meanwhile, they will also hold talks with the bus manufacturers on running double-decker buses on a pilot basis. If feasible, we will use internal resources to fund a few buses,” he added. He also said in Mysuru city, where the KSRTC also runs intracity services, the corporation is contemplating to run electric double-decker buses on a pilot basis.
