Benz-made buses are a hit!

Updated on: 10 September,2010 08:16 AM IST |
Madhusudan Maney |

The trial run started by the BMTC has got a favourable response from the public, and may soon be a regular feature on city roads

The trial run started by the BMTC has got a favourable response from the public, and may soon be a regular feature on city roads

BMTC's trial run, involving two luxury buses on routes 335 (Majestic-Kadugodi) and 356 (Majestic-Electronic City), 10 days ago have got tremendous public response.

The buses, provided by the Mercedes Benz Company are maintained out of the revenue that they generate.

"We regularly ask the crew members about the public opinion. They have told us that the people love these buses," said a senior BMTC official.

On an average 1,500-3,000 people travelled in these buses every day during the first trial.

These buses will be later operated on other routes like Bannerghatta Road, ITPB, Vijayanagar, and International Airport Road.

The day it was introduced for the first three days with a Rs 5 fare, the response was unbelievable. "On an average, 1,500-3,000 people travelled in these buses every day," added the official.

Transport Minister R Ashok said, "We plan to operate these buses on different routes in the coming days. A decision on their procurement will be taken later."