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Delhi:  In a bid to promote tourism in the national capital, the Delhi Government is set to launch an air-conditioned tourist bus service by August 15. The full-day sightseeing tour will cover several iconic landmarks, including the Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Kartavya Path, Prime Minister Museum, National War Memorial and Lotus Temple, offering tourists a convenient way to explore Delhi’s rich cultural heritage.

The plan to roll out a full-day sightseeing tour in AC buses was approved in the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) board meeting, a tourism department official said. The service is expected to be launched by August 15, initially on pilot buses with 3-4 buses.

AC Tourist Bus Service In Delhi: Check Start Date, Fare, Other Details

The AC tourist bus service will be operated by the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) in 9-metre-long DEVI buses with a seating capacity of 30 passengers. For the convenience of passengers, the buses will feature multilingual audio translation systems or headsets, allowing non-Hindi speakers from other states to enjoy the tour in their native language. The tourist buses will be equipped with a tourist guide on board. The authorities are planning to redesign the tourist buses with attractive wraps to appeal to visitors.

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While fare discussions are still underway, the initial pricing for a full-day sightseeing tour will be around 500 per person for adults and Rs 300 for children aged between 6 to 12. Each tourist bus will stop at every location for an hour or above to provide tourists ample time to explore the site. If the pilot program is successful, the government will roll out more AC tourist buses and expand the circuit with more destinations.

Revival Of HoHo Bus Service In Delhi

This initiative by the Delhi government marks the return of sightseeing bus tours, which were earlier provided through Hop-on Hop-off (HoHo) buses. HoHo buses were discontinued during the COVID-19 pandemic. The new service by the Delhi Government aims to provide tourists with modern and inclusive experiences and encourage tourism in the national capital.

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