Bengaluru Revives London-Style Double-Decker Buses for Hop-On, Hop-Off Sightseeing
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News18•21-01-2026, 17:51
Bengaluru Revives London-Style Double-Decker Buses for Hop-On, Hop-Off Sightseeing
- •Bengaluru reintroduces London-style double-decker buses after 27 years for a new hop-on, hop-off sightseeing service.
- •The Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) launched three 'Ambari' buses, each carrying 40 passengers, with an open-top upper deck.
- •The initial route covers key city landmarks including Ravindra Kalakshetra, Visvesvaraya Museum, Chinnaswamy Stadium, High Court, and Vidhana Soudha.
- •The service operates daily from 10 am to 5:30 pm; a full-day pass costs Rs 180 and can be booked online or at Ravindra Kalakshetra.
- •Plans include expanding the service to 26 tourist spots, offering a guided tour experience similar to London's popular tourist buses.
Why It Matters: Bengaluru brings back double-decker buses for a new hop-on, hop-off tourist service.
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