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The iconic double-decker buses are all set to make a comeback soon in Hyderabad.
These busses were a common sight in Hyderabad since the Nizam’s generation and were phased out in the late 1990’s.
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The iconic double-decker buses are all set to make a comeback soon in Hyderabad.
These busses were a common sight in Hyderabad since the Nizam’s generation and were phased out in the late 1990’s.
After contemplating a re-launch over the last few months, Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) has invited tenders to bring back the services on a few routes across the city.
Tenders have been called for 25 such fully built non-AC intra-city buses.
The buses will be propelled by diesel conforming to BS-VI emission standards, Central Motor Vehicle Rules, and Telangana state motor vehicle rules.
“The tenderer shall be well established and must have manufacturing and supply facilities of fully built buses in India.
The manufacturer shall have type approvals as per CMV Rules and AIS,” an excerpt from the tender reads.
A committee appointed to study the routes has suggested Secunderabad- Patancheru via Balanagar, Secunderabad-Medchal via Suchitra, Koti-Patancheru, CBS-Jeedimetla, and Afzal Gunj-Mehdipatnam as potential routes.
“We have invited tenders from all reputed manufacturers.