LUCKNOW, Jan. 8 -- The city's newly launched 'Lucknow Darshan' double-decker electric bus rolled out on Wednesday as a commercial heritage tourism service, offering residents and tourists a new way to explore key heritage sites, though passenger numbers remained low on the first day. The morning run saw 10 passengers on the 66-seater bus, while the evening trip managed 14.

Starting from 1090 Chauraha, the e-bus made its first stop at UP Darshan Park, where an onboard guide briefed tourists about the exhibits.

The tour's main attraction was Vidhan Bhavan, where tourists were granted special entry into the Assembly Hall and picture gallery on presenting government-issued identity cards, including digital IDs. The stop lasted around 30 min...