KSRTC launches high-end city buses in Udupi, Dakshina Kannada

MANGALURU: Mangaluru, Udupi and Puttur will get 91 ultra-modern Tata buses under Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JnNURM).
Elegant looking buses are equipped with proven new-generation Tata Cummins ISB engines, air suspension, multiplex wiring meeting Urban Bus Specification II given by government of India. These buses have higher acceleration of 0.8m/sec.This will cut down on travel time, making bus travel faster for daily commuters.
The body is designed with a well-spaced out gangway of 700mm, higher passenger leg room to ensure passenger comfort. The buses have On-Bus Intelligent Transport System (ITS), public information system, automatic vehicle location system, security network system, vehicle health monitoring and diagnostics. GPRS enabled connectivity permits the bus to be connected with the control room for live monitoring. The buses are also enabled for smart ticketing options.
To driver’s seat is ergonomically designed with 4-ways adjustable mechanism. A wide-angle windshield will ensure maximum driver visibility.
Chief minister Siddaramaiah and minister for transport Ramalinga Reddy, along with officials from Tata Motors flagged off 241 Tata Motors buses under the scheme in Bengaluru on Thursday. Out of these, Mangaluru will get 35 buses, Udupi 30 buses and Puttur 26 buses.