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In 2002, KSRTC became the first state-run bus corporation in the country to induct Volvo single-axle AC seater buses under Airavat brand. Most passengers particularly youngsters prefer sleeper buses since it is more convenient for an overnight journey”. “But every year there is an increasing demand from the passengers for luxury sleeper buses and the supply is less. A private bus operator admitted that entry of Ambaari Dream Class buses will increase the competition in the luxury segment. “We are also thinking of inducting about 50 additional AC and non-AC sleeper buses, which will further increase the competition and private bus operators in luxury segment will feel the heat” said an official. Meanwhile, KSRTC officials said there is a growing demand for sleeper buses along long distance routes. “We are also planning to revise the fares of Ambaari Dream Class and it may be reduced by Rs 200 per ticket”, the official adds. There is a high demand for AC sleeper buses and we hope more passengers would shift from private buses,” said a senior KSRTC official. “The fares are high as they are more comfortable than the regular Ambaari buses. KSRTC officials said they have received an overwhelming response for the Ambaari Dream Class services despite lack of publicity. The fare is a bit expensive, but we hope the KSRTC would reduce it by at least Rs 300 per ticket,” said Srikanth Reddy, a regular passenger on Bengaluru-Hyderabad route. Private operators have been fleecing passengers during weekends and festivals. However, travel booking sites show private operators are charging up to Rs 2,300 on Bengaluru-Hyderabad, Rs 2,900 on Bengaluru-Vijayawada and Rs 3,700 on Bengaluru-Pune routes for Volvo AC multi-axle sleepers on Saturday Passengers demand fare reduction in Ambaari Dream Class “It’s a welcome move that KSRTC is operating multi-axle Volvo AC sleeper buses.
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On Bengaluru-Pune route, it is charging Rs 1,902 against Rs 1,578 on Corona AC sleeper buses. Similarly, the Bengaluru-Vijayawada fare is Rs 1,703 compared to Rs 1,323 in Corona AC sleeper buses. According to KSRTC website (ksrtc.in), fare for Ambaari Dream Class service from Bengaluru to Hyderabad is Rs 1,604, against Rs 1,169 charged by its Corona AC sleeper buses. KSRTC officials said Ambaari Dream Class fares are cheaper than those of its private counterparts, but costlier than Ambaari Corona AC sleeper buses.
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However, KSRTC started the Ambaari Dream Class service without any fanfare due to the election model code of conduct. In fact, KSRTC had sought suggestions from the public for a brand name for the multi-axle Volvo AC buses. KSRTC operates Ambaari in the sleeper-coach category, and the introduction of Volvo AC sleeper buses is expected to offer a comfortable journey to long-distance passengers.
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It is likely to induct 16 more buses to cities such as Ernakulam, Mumbai and Shirdi by June-end. KSRTC is operating six Ambaari Dream Class buses to Pune, Hyderabad and Vijayawada since April 15. This is the first time KSRTC is launching multi-axle Volvo AC sleeper buses.
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BENGALURU: The recently launched Ambaari Dream Class (multi-axle Volvo AC sleeper) buses of the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) are set to give private bus operators a run for their money on long-distance routes.