Is Double Decker bus still running in Mumbai?

Also, let me assure you that the last of the existing fleet of double-decker buses will be scrapped by 2023 and the new set of 100 buses will start arriving before the last bus is gone,” BEST chairman Ashish Chemburkar told mid-day.

Why double decker bus stopped in Mumbai?

The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking (BEST), has planned to discontinue the legendary double decker busses because of the fact that these not only carry as may passengers as a regular bus but also require more money for maintenance.

How many double decker buses are there in Mumbai?

The fleet of BEST double deckers has been reduced from 120 buses last November to just 48 buses in May this year, and is likely to further reduce to 40 buses in the coming weeks, sources said. The old buses are either being scrapped or given away for tourism purposes.

Where are double decker buses found?

A double-decker bus is a bus that has two storeys or decks. Double-decker buses are used for mass transport in the United Kingdom, the United States, Europe and Asia, the best-known example being the red London bus, namely the AEC Routemaster.

When did double decker buses start in Mumbai?

The double deckers were first introduced in 1937, and it was first run as a horse-drawn double decker in then what was still called Bombay. The BEST undertaking was the first in the country to have a double decker. In 1947, the fleet of double deckers was 242.

Why double-decker bus stopped in India?

The buses were discontinued as a result of several reasons, including high maintenance costs, supply of the buses and its parts, and bad vehicular security. These buses then went on to be commercial buses, and continued plying till 2004,” an official told Express.

When was double decker bus stopped in Chennai?

September 2008
And the end came in September 2008. But, these buses are hardly forgotten: they are part of the rich tapestry we call Madras.

Are there still double-decker buses?

The first air-conditioned double-decker bus, named the “Superbus” in recognition of its record-breaking 12m length, was launched in 1993. The first stepless, ultra low floor “Superbus” was launched in 1999. Today, SBS Transit has a fleet of over 700 double-decker buses, most of which are air-conditioned.

Why double-decker buses stopped in Hyderabad?

The buses were discontinued as a result of several reasons, including high maintenance costs, supply of the buses and its parts, and bad vehicular security. According to official sources, Hyderabad had double-decker buses plying in its streets even before the Independence.