Archive · 29 May 2025
Visakhapatnam to Introduce Double-Decker Buses for Tourism
Imagine riding a double-decker bus along the scenic Beach Road in Visakhapatnam!
The city is planning to start this service to make it easier and more fun for tourists to see the sights.
You can hop on at places like RK Beach and get off at spots like Tenneti Park.
The buses will run frequently.
They are designed with both open-top and closed-top decks.
The first route will go from RK Beach to Bheemunipatnam.
The local government is working with the Tourism Department to make this happen, and they're using funds and donations to get the buses.
They are accepting proposals until the end of May.
GVSCCL plans to introduce double-decker bus services in Visakhapatnam to boost tourism.
The service will operate on a 'hop-on, hop-off' model.
Three buses are planned: two with closed-top decks and one with an open-top design.
The initial route will cover Beach Road from RK Beach to Bheemunipatnam.
Tenders have been floated with the last date for accepting proposals on May 31.
- Who
- Greater Visakhapatnam Smart City Corporation Limited (GVSCCL), in collaboration with the Tourism Department.
- What
- The Greater Visakhapatnam Smart City Corporation Limited (GVSCCL) is planning to introduce double-decker bus services.
- When
- The tenders for procuring the buses were floated with the last date for accepting proposals on May 31, 2025.
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, along the Beach Road from RK Beach to Bheemunipatnam, and potentially to other popular locations.
- Why
- To promote tourism and provide a new way for tourists to explore the city's attractions.
- Initiators
- GVSCCL & Tourism Department
- Service
- Double-decker bus services
- Model
- Hop-on, hop-off
- Initial Route
- RK Beach to Bheemunipatnam
- Tender Proposal Deadline
- May 31
- Bus Donor
- Ashok Leyland Group