AMTS to launch 3 more AC Double Decker buses on March 13

Ahmedabad: Amdavad Municipal Transport Services (AMTS) will launch three more AC double-decker buses on March 13th.

The transport arm of Ahmedabad civic body, AMTS, will be running these buses on three new routes: Lal Darwaja to Shilaj, Sarangpur to Singarwa Patiya, Naroda to Lambha Cross Road, providing connectivity between the North and South sides of the city.

Addressing the media, Dharmsinh Desai, Chairman of AMTS, said, ‘We had launched the Double Decker bus after two decades. Now, AMTS will run three more buses on routes, including Lal Darwaja to Shilaj, and Naroda Patiya to Lambha Cross Road, for the convenience of the public. Two more buses will also be launched in the future.’

Each bus is designed to accommodate 65 passengers, having 29 seats on the lower deck and 36 on the upper deck.

The double-decker bus is equipped with a total of four CCTV cameras. In case of emergencies or announcements, a walkie-talkie set is available with the driver. A dashboard displaying live CCTV feed is positioned in front of the driver for monitoring.

Additionally, USB ports are situated between every seat, offering convenient mobile charging facilities. Digital route boards, showcasing route information, are strategically placed on both the front and side of the bus. DeshGujarat