The first double deck bus was put Into service on Route No. 1,0 April 1, 1994. By the ind of the year seven were in oper. inn. and at the present time thirteen. these vehiles are running, all on the same! route. Esch of these Buses ecom= modetes 32 seated and 12 standing passengers in the lower saloon, and 38 sented inthe upper saloon, or a total of 82 passengers. No standing is permitted in the upper saloon and, {in consideration of the extra comfort, slightly bieber fare ie charged for the upper saloon.
'These buses are erected, and the bodies designed and built' in your company's workshops in Shankhal. The construction of these vehicles Hocaly results in a saving of at Toast: $10,000. per bus. and gives employment to nearly 180 Chinese workmen in excess of the normal staff. These vehicles are fireproof and are powered by diesel all engines. Modern Ideas have been adhered to with retard to the use of non-inflammable materials.
Aluminium sections and sheets are fused throughout in the construction of, the bodies.
Your company's present programme provides for a service on Route No. 1. of 24 double deck buses. inclnaing, the thirteen already in commission.
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