Double Decker Buses in Lahore to Play on Roads from Nov 14
Posted by ABDUL HADI
Pakistan’s 1st Sightseeing Bus Project is going to become reality tomorrow. Lahore is ready to enjoy the traveling on double decker buses. According to a recent update by Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab (TDCP), the two double-decker buses are scheduled to hit the Lahore road tomorrow. Two terminal are set for these two buses.
Two terminals for double decker buses are:
Terminal I: Punjab Stadium or Gaddafi Stadium at Ferozepur Road
Terminal II: Food Street at Fort Road
The above two terminals are selected with the objective of covering all historical places of Lahore. According to an official spokesperson of TDCP, these buses have been imported from the friend country China at the total cost of $188,000. Moreover, three more double decker buses will join the fleet of two in upcoming days.
Seating capacity of each bus is 56; eighteen (18) persons on the lower deck and 48 persons in the upper deck. These buses will use the route of metro buses. The stop between two terminals will be on historical places only.
Features of Sightseeing Lahore:
- Seating Capacity (60)
- Top 36 landmark of Lahore on bus route
- Live commentary by experts
- Proper safety & real time surveillance
- Free Wi-Fi and display of Lahore’s landmark on LEDs
- Air condition at lower deck
- Subsidized guided tours
- Entertaining walled city tours on Tonga & Rickshaw
Route of Buses
The project Sightseeing Lahore was approved by Punjab Chief Minister Shahabad Sharif. The project is being supervised by the Provincial Tourism Minister Rana Mashood Ahmed. The objective of the project is to highlight the rich culture and fabulous history of Lahore. Prime landmark of Mughal, Sikh and Colonial era will be highlighted.
The logo of the Sightseeing Lahore has been branded on the proudly slogan of “Lahore Lahore Aye” لہور لہور ﺍﮰ
