Kozhikode gets its own double-decker KSRTC tourist bus: How to book a trip, timings

The much-awaited city ride bus, which offers tourists a ride around Kozhikode city in an open double-decker bus, was flagged off by Kerala Tourism Minister PA Muhammad Riyas at 9 am today from the KSRTC terminal. The electric bus has an open roof that allows the passengers to enjoy 360-degree views of the historic city. The modern electric bus is manufactured by Switch Mobility, a subsidiary of the famous Hinduja Group. 

The authorities plan to schedule at least five trips daily. Meanwhile, only the inaugural trip was conducted today, as the daily trips would start only after cutting off the overgrown branches and removing cables on the route. 

Schedule
The first trip of the day starts at 3 pm and returns to the terminal by 4.20 pm. The second trip is at 4.30 pm and comes back at 5.50 pm. The third trip of the bus is at 6 pm and returns at 7.20 pm. The bus leaves for the fourth trip at 7.30 pm and returns at 8.50 pm, while the last trip of the day is at 9 pm and finishes by 10.20 pm. 

Route
The trip starts from the KSRTC terminal at Mavoor Road and ends at the terminal itself. From Mavoor Road, the bus enters Sarovaram Road and reaches Palayam via Mananchira. The bus will then travel to the main beach, covering Kothi beach, Kuttichira, Kannamparambu beach and South beach. From there, the bus goes to Akashavani and Valiangadi, then takes the Gandhi Park route to reach the beach road. It covers the Varakkal Bhat Road beach, English Church, Manorama Junction and Mananchira Square before ending the trip at the KSRTC terminal.

How to book a trip?
Just as with the Munnar, Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi KSRTC double-decker buses, the Kozhikode bus trip can soon be booked via KSRTC's online website, onlineksrtcswift.com. Interested tourists can also contact Kozhikode KSRTC budget tourism at 9544477954 and 04952723796.