Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Tirupati's Abandoned Double Decker Bus
A double decker AC bus worth Rs 2.35 crore was introduced in Tirupati as a showpiece project under the Smart City Mission.
However, it faced several issues like being unsuitable for the city's roads, lack of passenger interest, and registration problems.
The bus was eventually abandoned at a municipal dumping yard.
The YSRC government, which launched the project, is blamed for poor planning, while the Naidu-led government is criticized for not finding a solution.
Residents suggest transferring the bus to another city, using it for tourism, auctioning it, or refurbishing it for events to recover part of the investment.
Tirupati's Rs 2.35 crore double decker AC city bus lies abandoned at a municipal dumping yard.
The bus was launched on October 13, 2023, by the YSRC-led Tirupati municipal corporation.
The project faced operational issues and was eventually discontinued.
The bus is currently unused, with no viable solution in sight.
Residents and activists criticize both the YSRC and Naidu-led governments for the situation.
- Who
- Tirupati Municipal Corporation, YSRC-led government, Naidu-led government, residents of Tirupati
- What
- Abandoned double decker AC city bus
- When
- Launched on October 13, 2023, abandoned since the change of government
- Where
- Tirupati, municipal dumping yard on Karakambadi road
- Why
- Unviable project, lack of planning, operational issues, political blame-game
YSRC Government
Naidu-led Government
Project Viability
YSRC Government
The YSRC government launched the project without proper planning and feasibility study.
Naidu-led Government
The Naidu-led government has failed to revive the project or find an alternative use for the bus.
Public Frustration
YSRC Government
The previous government spent crores on an unviable project.
Naidu-led Government
The present government has done nothing to recover the investment or provide a solution.
- Cost of the Bus
- Rs 2.35 crore
- Date of Launch
- October 13, 2023
- Current Location
- Municipal dumping yard on Karakambadi road
- Initial Proposal
- Smart City Mission
- Funding Source
- General funds collected through taxes and other civic revenues
- Operational Issues
- Unsuitable for Tirupati's roads, registration issues, lack of passenger interest
- Current Status
- Abandoned and unused
- Potential Solutions
- Transfer to another city, use for tourism, auction, refurbish for events