Kolkata's Last Double-Decker Bus Rescued for Museum Display

The West Bengal government has reversed its decision to scrap the last double-decker bus in Kolkata, opting instead to preserve it for museum display. Originally retired owing to high maintenance costs, the iconic bus will now be restored and exhibited as part of the city's transport history.

The West Bengal government has made the decision to preserve the last remaining double-decker bus in Kolkata, opting to restore and display it in a museum, reportedly reversing an earlier decision to scrap the historic vehicle.

A senior transport official revealed to PTI that the decision to decommission the bus was due to its high maintenance requirements. However, the vehicle is now being renovated for exhibition, illustrating the evolution of city transport alongside other historical models.

The bus's preservation gained public support after a photograph of it in a scrap yard incited uproar. A local bus enthusiast group, Kolkata Bus-o-Pedia, played a key role in rallying to save the bus, engaging with Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty to ensure its survival and historical legacy.

(With inputs from agencies.)