Of the eight buses, four will operate between Botanical Garden and Pari Chowk, while the remaining four will run deeper into Greater Noida WestIn a boost to Noida’s public transport, the city is set to receive eight double-decker electric buses, which will run between Botanical Garden Metro Station and Greater Noida West, said officials.Of the eight buses, four will operate between Botanical Garden and Pari Chowk, while the remaining four will run deeper into Greater Noida West. Officials said the routes and stops for these buses are still under consideration. An announcement in this regard is expected soon. The authorities are expected to launch a trial run around mid-July.Earlier, the plan was to transport the buses to Noida by road. However, due to the lack of charging facilities along the route, the Uttar Pradesh Transport Corporation has now decided to bring them by rail instead. “The buses are expected to arrive by mid-July,” Manoj Kumar, Regional Manager, Gautam Buddha Nagar, told the media.Surveys are being conducted to finalise the routes for the four buses that will serve Greater Noida West. Authorities are taking into account infrastructure constraints such as underpasses and foot overbridges to ensure the buses can move safely and without obstruction. Officials also said the buses would run on service lanes to avoid congestion on main roads and reduce the chances of flyover-related accidents.At present, a large number of private buses operate between Botanical Garden and Pari Chowk. Commuters have raised repeated complaints about high fares, lack of designated stops, and frequent overcrowding. “These double-decker buses are expected to provide a safer and more reliable option,” Kumar said.The fare structure for the new service will be announced soon. The transport department is also working on a monthly pass system for regular passengers to make daily travel more convenient.The buses are likely to operate till 10 pm each day, even as this schedule may be revised based on ridership patterns once the service is started, officials said.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:Noida