Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Double-decker buses popular in Bengaluru
The Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) has started a new service with double-decker buses called Ambaari in Bengaluru.
These buses have two levels: the lower level is air-conditioned, and the upper level is open-top.
Each bus can carry 40 passengers.
The bus ride takes about 40 minutes and goes through many important places in the city, like the Visvesvaraya Museum and Vidhana Soudha.
People can buy tickets at Ravindra Kalakshetra or online.
In the first week, 700 people used the service, and on Republic Day, 398 people enjoyed the ride.
The buses are very popular and offer a fun way to see the city.
KSTDC launched double-decker Ambaari buses in Bengaluru, gaining quick popularity.
Each bus has a capacity of 40 passengers: 20 on the air-conditioned lower deck and 20 on the open-top upper deck.
The 40-minute tour starts at Ravindra Kalakshetra and passes through notable locations like Corporation Circle and Vidhana Soudha.
Tickets can be purchased at Ravindra Kalakshetra or booked through the KSTDC website.
In the first week, the buses served 700 passengers, with Republic Day seeing the highest turnout of 398.
- Who
- Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC)
- What
- Launch of double-decker Ambaari buses for city tours
- When
- First week of service, with Republic Day seeing the highest turnout
- Where
- Bengaluru, starting from Ravindra Kalakshetra
- Why
- To provide a tourist-friendly city tour experience
- Bus Capacity
- 40 passengers (20 lower deck, 20 upper deck)
- Route Duration
- 40 minutes
- Starting Point
- Ravindra Kalakshetra
- Passenger Count (First Week)
- 700
- Passenger Count (Republic Day)
- 398
- Ticket Purchase
- At Ravindra Kalakshetra or KSTDC website
- Service Provider
- Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC)