Bengaluru launches ‘Ambari’ double-decker tourist bus service
Bengaluru: In an effort to promote city tourism, the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) on Wednesday launched the ‘Ambari Double-Decker Bus’ service in Bengaluru.
The service was flagged off by Tourism Minister H.K. Patil near Ravindra Kalakshetra. Speaking on the occasion, the minister said KSTDC, a government-owned undertaking under the Tourism Department, has been working for the past 55 years to strengthen tourism and hospitality services in Karnataka, providing quality facilities to both domestic and international tourists.
To popularise Bengaluru’s tourist attractions and offer visitors a new city-viewing experience, KSTDC plans to operate three London-style double-decker buses in the city. The buses will begin regular operations from January 21.
The Ambari Double-Decker Bus will operate on the route: Ravindra Kalakshetra – Corporation Circle – Hudson Circle – Kasturba Road – Visvesvaraya Museum – Chinnaswamy Stadium Road – General Post Office – High Court/Vidhana Soudha – K.R. Circle – Hudson Circle – Corporation Circle – Ravindra Kalakshetra.
The ticket price has been fixed at Rs 180 per person for a full-day ride. The lower deck of the bus is air-conditioned and fitted with comfortable seating, along with a microphone system to provide information about nearby tourist spots. The upper deck has 20 seats, allowing passengers to enjoy panoramic views of the city and its landmarks.
The minister said that separate routes for the double-decker buses will be planned in the coming days. Bookings and additional details are available on the KSTDC website (kstdc.co) or through the helpline numbers 080-4334 4334/35 and mobile numbers 89706 50070 / 89706 50075.
KSTDC Chairman Srinivas M, MLA Uday B Garudachar, Kannada and Culture Department Secretary Manjunath, Tourism Director Gayathri, KSTDC Managing Director Prashanth Kumar Mishra, and other officials were present at the launch event.
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Vijay unable to prove majority, not invited for CM oath ceremony: Sources
Chennai: Actor-politician Vijay has reportedly not been invited to take oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after failing to demonstrate support from the required number of MLAs, sources in Raj Bhavan said.
According to media reports that quoted sources in the office of R.N. Ravi Arlekar, Vijay could not prove the backing of 118 legislators, the majority mark in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly.
Despite last-minute efforts to secure support from the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazagam (AMMK), and an IUML legislator, Vijay reportedly managed support from only 116 MLAs, falling short by two members.
Sources said Vijay failed to submit letters of support from the VCK and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML).
Later, the IUML issued a statement clarifying that it was not part of the TVK-led alliance.
Meanwhile, AMMK leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran is also said to have informed the Governor that his party would support the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) instead.
Earlier in the evening, Vijay had met Governor Arlekar and staked claim to form the government, stating that he enjoyed the support of 118 MLAs.
