Double-decker buses to ply in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Puri routes from January 6

Bhubaneswar(02/01/2025): Double-decker electric buses will ply in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and Puri routes from January 6, informed Odisha Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra on Thursday. Reviewing the ongoing roadwork, cleaning activities, and beautification ahead of the launch of the bus service, the Minister highlighted that a fleet of five double-decker buses will commence services from the date. Mohapatra directed the engineers to address specific issues like uneven road patches. If the plying of the double-decker buses in these cities becomes successful, the fleet will be extended to other urban areas in phased manner. The buses will showcase designs related to the art and culture of the state.