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Tours: Cauvery
 
Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation has introduced an open-top bus service called Cauvery. In its bid to serve tourists, Cauvery provides a 'maharaja'privilege by having passengers sit on the cushion seats in the open top bus

Cauvery has a capacity of 38 seats. To avoid any inconvenience to tourists, the BMTC management has decided not to allow any overload at all. Tourists can also have the luxury of paying fares in exact figures as the fares have been rounded off.

This service is scheduled at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Each trip around the city takes approximately one and a half hour. In its 20 kms route, the bus covers some important roads like Dr. Ambedkar Veedhi, Kasturba Road, Cubbon Road, M.G Road, Double Road, K.G Road and J.C Road.

The bus crew allow a 10 minute break at Vidhana Soudha so tourists can take photographs and admire the beauty of the mighty structure. At Lalbagh, there is another 15 minutes break so people can enjoy a stroll in the garden.

The smooth movement of the Cauvery is helped by a carefully selected driver's safety consciousness. The driver of Cauvery helps tourists have the maximum opportunity to admire his city. The conductor not only issues tickets but also works as a guide. With the help of a megaphone, he explains the importance of the various sights. In between, the tourists have the opportunity to hear the latest film songs.

In a short span, the Cauvery has invited a lot of appreciation, especially from foreigners, who once were easy prey for extortion by notorious auto rickshaw and taxi drivers.

Wish you luck for your trip in Cauvery. Happy sightseeing!

 

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