Resuming Operation of Double-Decker Tourist Buses in Bucharest
Bucharest, the vibrant Romanian capital city, is set to reintroduce its tourist bus service, following a decision by the city's General Council. The new service, named "Bucharest City Tour," is slated to begin operation soon, after a hiatus since 2019, with a suspension during the COVID-19 pandemic between 2020 and 2022 [1].
The service, operated by the Bucharest Transport Company (STB), will utilise six double-decker buses, purchased specifically for this purpose [1]. These buses will navigate a loop route, starting and ending at Presei Square, connecting major cultural and heritage sites along the way. Notable stops include Kiseleff Road, Calea Victoriei, Unirii Square, and the Arch of Triumph [1].
The route is designed to offer visitors an efficient and engaging way to explore key museums, theatres, and leisure areas in Bucharest [1]. The Bucharest–Ilfov Intercommunity Development Association for Public Transport has issued the necessary licenses for the buses [1].
It is important to note that the specific museums, theatres, and leisure areas included in the route have not been specified in this announcement. Similarly, the exact start date for the new service has yet to be revealed [1].
This revival of the tourist bus service marks a significant step towards reinvigorating Bucharest's tourism industry. The city first introduced a tourist bus line in 2009, offering a seasonal service that utilised rented vehicles [2]. The reintroduction of the service as a dedicated, city-owned operation is a testament to Bucharest's commitment to providing a high-quality tourist experience.
[1] Source: irina.marica@our website [2] Source: Facebook/Bucharest City Tour
The "Bucharest City Tour" service, revived by the Bucharest Transport Company (STB), aims to offer a lifestyle enriching experience for tourists by showcasing key cultural and heritage sites, museums, theaters, and leisure areas in Bucharest. As travelers traverse the city on double-decker buses navigating a loop route, they will visit popular destinations such as Kiseleff Road, Calea Victoriei, Unirii Square, and the Arch of Triumph.
