Gandhinagar: Tourists visiting Statue of Unity can now enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscape from air-conditioned vista-dome buses, with the state launching a premium sightseeing service featuring transparent sky-view roofs on Monday.The initiative, jointly undertaken by GSRTC and Gujarat Tourism, will initially have five buses, of which two have been launched. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first bus at Statue of Unity and also enjoyed a ride on it.Each bus, costing Rs 2.2 crore, has 23 revolving, fully adjustable reclining passenger seats and comes equipped with LED smart TVs, CCTV cameras, coffee and tea makers, mini-fridges and mobile charging points. Safety features include fire detection and suppression systems.Deputy chief minister Harsh Sanghavi said similar services would be introduced in phases on other tourism and heritage routes across Gujarat. The remaining three buses are expected to be launched within two months, he said.
