India, Jan. 7 -- The first air-conditioned double-decker electric bus from Botanical Garden in Noida to Pari Chowk in Greater Noida via Gaur Chowk, will soon start operating in the city by the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC), officials said on Tuesday.

Three more double-decker buses will be added to the fleet later to improve connectivity and reduce dependence on public transport, they said, adding that the timing and fare structure for the service are yet to be decided.

"A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed with a private bus company to run electric double-decker buses in Noida. The maintenance will be carried out by the private company, while UPSRTC will operate them," a senior UPSRTC official to...