Kochi's double-decker defies monsoon, set to double trips

WHILE heavy monsoon showers have led to the cancellation of certain regular KSRTC passenger schedules, a different story of resilience and thriving tourism is unfolding on the streets of Kochi.

- KRISHNA KUMAR K E @Kochi

WHILE heavy monsoon showers have led to the cancellation of certain regular KSRTC passenger schedules, a different story of resilience and thriving tourism is unfolding on the streets of Kochi. The newly-launched KSRTC open-top double-decker tour bus is proving to be a resounding success, operating without fail and even during heavy rain, as enthusiastic visitors embrace the monsoon experience from its top deck.

Far from being a deterrent, the rain has become a unique selling point for the evening site-seeing tour. "The visitors come with plastic raincoats specifically to enjoy the monsoon showers. So we operate the double-decker city tour service on all days even during heavy rain to facilitate them to enjoy the monsoon," says Sunil Kumar, the KSRTC's Ernakulam Budget Tourism Cell coordinator.