Bengaluru: Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation has already launched many types of buses for the convenience of passengers. Now, 15 'Ambari Utsav' sleeper buses have started service as the first phase of 50 Volvo sleeper vehicles for the passengers to have a pleasant journey.
Hon'ble Chief Minister inaugurated the Volvo Bis-VI 9600s multi axle 'Ambari Utsav' sleeper vehicles of Kararasa Corporation today in front of the Grand Steps of the Vidhana Soudha. On this occasion Hon'ble Transport and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Minister and Hon'ble MLA, Holalkere Assembly Constituency and Chairman Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation were present.
The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation is providing transport services to 28 lakh passengers by covering 28 lakh km every day from 8000 routes, out of which 17% students are provided transport services. The corporation is earning Rs.10 crores per day.
These 'Ambari Utsav' vehicles are planned to operate on the following routes.
Bangalore - Secunderabad
Bangalore - Hyderabad
Bangalore - Ernakulam
Bangalore - Thiruvananthapuram
Bangalore - Trichur
Bangalore - Panaji
Kundapur - Bangalore
Mangalore - Poona
This vehicle will be 15 meters long and will have the following key features.
40 seats with a 2×1 configuration offer passengers a superior travel experience with best-in-class headroom in both reclining and sitting position.
The KSRTC Volvo-9600s is a vehicle built on a strong Scandinavian design tradition of safety, environmental concern and quality.
The front of the KSRTC Volvo-9600s model vehicle is part of an aerodynamic masterpiece, complementing to reduce wind drag during high-speed operations, leading to fuel savings.
Equipped with newly designed panoramic windows, KSRTC Volvo-9600s vehicle offers the passengers the glory of a panoramic view.
The vehicle has good performance as well as luxurious qualities, and the V-shaped head-lights add a unique elegance to the grandeur of the exterior of the vehicle.
The new improved PX suspension provides steering stability and handling that enhances the ride experience.
The vehicle has enhanced stability and control with an electronic braking system including ABS, engine brake, hill start assist, integrated hydrodynamic retarder and Electronic Vehicle Stability Control (EVSC).
The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation has undertaken several philanthropic programs for the welfare of its staff. The Corporation is internally renovating and operating more than 250 old vehicles in its regional and divisional workshops from internal resources.
600 new Karnataka transport model vehicles are being added within three months with the good intention of providing well-equipped transport facility to the rural commuters.
The Corporation plans to induct 350 electric vehicles in a phased manner with the aim of providing well-equipped transport facility between all the cities of the state.