Delhi To Launch Electric Double-Decker Tourist Buses

12 Feb 2026 CW Team

The route will cover a string of national landmarks, including Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, the National War Memorial, Bharat Mandapam, the New Parliament building, Kartavya Path and Dilli Haat. Tours are designed to showcase the cultural and historical importance of the precincts within Lutyens' Delhi. Organisers expect the circuit to appeal to domestic and international visitors seeking a consolidated heritage experience.

Evening tours will be prioritised, with buses expected to begin operations after six pm once regular museum hours conclude, allowing travellers to view illuminated monuments. Vehicles will offer an air-conditioned lower deck and an open-top upper deck configured for sightseeing and photography while seated. Each bus will feature an on-board guide who will provide continuous commentary on the sites en route.

The buses measure 9.8 metres in length and 4.75 metres in height and provide seating for more than 63 passengers. Fare levels have been set to remain accessible, with tickets priced at Rs 500 for adults and Rs 300 for children aged six to 12 years. The initiative is being promoted as part of wider efforts to boost tourism footfall while encouraging low-emission urban travel.

Officials noted that double-decker buses were a familiar feature of the city until they were phased out by the public transport corporation in 1989 owing to an ageing fleet. The Chief Minister had signalled the government's intention to develop a dedicated tourist circuit for national monuments in the latest budget speech. Authorities expect the new service to complement existing offerings and to deliver an enhanced visitor experience that aligns with sustainability objectives.

Delhi is set to introduce electric double-decker tourist buses on a dedicated heritage sightseeing circuit later this month, marking the return of the iconic vehicles to the capital's roads after more than three decades. The service is scheduled to commence around 20 February to coincide with the government's first anniversary in office. The service will feature two electric double-decker buses manufactured by Ashok Leyland as part of a corporate social responsibility initiative and handed to the tourism department by the transport department. The route will cover a string of national landmarks, including Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, the National War Memorial, Bharat Mandapam, the New Parliament building, Kartavya Path and Dilli Haat. Tours are designed to showcase the cultural and historical importance of the precincts within Lutyens' Delhi. Organisers expect the circuit to appeal to domestic and international visitors seeking a consolidated heritage experience. Evening tours will be prioritised, with buses expected to begin operations after six pm once regular museum hours conclude, allowing travellers to view illuminated monuments. Vehicles will offer an air-conditioned lower deck and an open-top upper deck configured for sightseeing and photography while seated. Each bus will feature an on-board guide who will provide continuous commentary on the sites en route. The buses measure 9.8 metres in length and 4.75 metres in height and provide seating for more than 63 passengers. Fare levels have been set to remain accessible, with tickets priced at Rs 500 for adults and Rs 300 for children aged six to 12 years. The initiative is being promoted as part of wider efforts to boost tourism footfall while encouraging low-emission urban travel. Officials noted that double-decker buses were a familiar feature of the city until they were phased out by the public transport corporation in 1989 owing to an ageing fleet. The Chief Minister had signalled the government's intention to develop a dedicated tourist circuit for national monuments in the latest budget speech. Authorities expect the new service to complement existing offerings and to deliver an enhanced visitor experience that aligns with sustainability objectives.

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