India, Aug. 29 -- After more than three decades, double-decker buses may once again be plying on Delhi's roads.

The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is preparing a pilot run to test the feasibility of running double-decker buses in the Capital, said at least two senior officials aware of the government's plans on the matter.

One such electric bus, manufactured and provided by Ashok Leyland under a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, is already parked at the Okhla depot and may soon begin trial runs on select routes, one of the officials cited above said.

Transport minister Pankaj Singh on Friday confirmed that the government is examining whether the buses can be operated safely and effectively in the city.

"We have one ...