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After starting the new city bus service, the Vallabhipur Transportation Cooperative Society Pvt Ltd (ViTCOS) is all set to carry the Tata-tag to Vadodara. With its recent plans of broadening the bus service, ViTCOS might bring in double-decker buses from Lucknow-based Tata Marcopolo Motors Ltd.

The agency recently submitted a memorandum to the city Collector and Municipal Commissioner, seeking permission to bring in the new buses.

“We have already been to the Tata’s manufacturing unit in Lucknow and we think bringing in double-decker buses will help improve the transport situation in the city. Most metro cities are presently using these buses and I think it will be a positive addition to the city. We are just waiting for a positive reply to make a move,” said Haresh Dodhiya, ViTCOS manager.

He added: “The present ViTCOS buses are jam-packed during the peak hours of the day. The problem is that though there are other buses running in the same route, people tend to crowd the first available bus. If we are successful in introducing the double-decker buses, people will have a more comfortable and safer ride.”