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.