Double-decker bus in Hyderabad: Ashok Leyland sends tender to TSRTC
By Sameer| Published: 7th March 2021 10:46 am IST In November last year, KTR took a nostalgic trip down memory lane, recalling the days when he used to take the iconic green double-decker bus to school. (Twitter)
Hyderabad: Hyderabad might soon see double-decker buses plying on the roads of the city as Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) has received tender from Ashok Leyland for 25 such buses.
According to a report in The Hindu, earlier, four companies showed interest and took forms after TSRTC issued a notice inviting tenders (NIT) for the buses. However, only one company, Ashok Leyland sent its bid.
Mar 06, 2021, 13:12 IST
The double decker buses are going to make a comeback in Hyderabad. Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) has invited tenders to bring back the services on few routes across the city. The TSRTC officials made it clear that the body of the bus should suit the roads of Hyderabad. Ashok Leyland participated in the tenders and said that they are going to supply the body parts of a bus according to the requirments of TSRTC. The manufacturer said that they are going to supply 25 buses in the first phase. There are chances that the officials of TSRTC may likely to meet in the next two days.