Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, Double-decker electric buses will ply in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and Puri routes from January 6, informed Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra on Thursday. Two new electric double-decker buses have reached Odisha from Mumbai today.
These two orange colour buses are adorned with designs showcasing the vivid cultural heritage of Odisha. The buses also feature prominent landmarks such as the Konark Sun Temple wheel and Dhauli stupa. Two two double-decker buses have covered around 400 km to reach Odisha. This initiative is part of efforts to promote cleaner transport and celebrate the State’s rich cultural history during the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas.
A fleet of five double-decker buses will commence services from the date, the minister said as he reviewed the ongoing roadwork, cleaning activities, and beautification ahead of the launch of the bus service. Accompanied by departmental officials, he instructed engineers to address specific issues such as uneven road patches.
The Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) had floated a tender for the selection of a bus operator for the supply, operation and maintenance of double-decker electric buses under the Gross Cost Contract (GCC) model for 10+2 years.
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