India, Oct. 31 -- The Delhi Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation (DTIDC) has launched an initiative to convert static buses into commercial kiosks and shops.

As a pilot, the department has invited bids to lease one such refurbished bus, stationed at the Kashmere Gate Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT), for three months to test public and market response before expanding the project across the city. The license can be extended for an additional three months with DTIDC's approval.

Currently, there are 1,000 old CNG buses and more are expected to be going out of use by next year, officials said. According to the tender document, DTIDC is offering a developed furnished shop inside a stationary old bus located at the front side of I...