While the grand launch of Coimbatore Vizha is scheduled on November 23rd, the excitement about it is in the air already, and it just got insanely high with the commencement of Double-Decker Bus Tours starting from Thursday – November 14th.

Coimbatore District Collector Krathi Kumar Padi, City Police Commissioner V.Balakrishnan and City Corporation Commissioner Sivaguru Prabhakaran launched this bus tour at a ceremony held at VOC park on Thursday in the presence of Arun Senthilnathan, Chair, Saumya Gayathri, Saritha Lakshmi, Co-Chair, Organizing Team and Sponsors of Coimbatore Vizha 2024.

At the event, the video of Coimbatore’s new anthem titled ‘Rhythm of Coimbatore’, produced by Swetha Raghul of Groove Gami was also launched. The visuals cover the beauty, strength & vibe of Coimbatore, its tradition, and the latest developments it has undergone in 4 minutes.

Speaking to the press and media, Arun Senthilnathan, Chair, Coimbatore Vizha 2024 said that the response to Double-Decker bus tours last year was overwhelming. The bus tours this year can be booked via the website www.coimbatorevizha.theticket9.com. The rides will be offered from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Mr.Arun said that as of now, the bus tours will begin at VOC Park – proceed to Gandhipuram Flyover, make a U turn at Ashwin Hospital (at the end of Gandhipuram Flyover) and proceed back to VOC Park.Soon the rides will begin in other routes including a ride on the newly opened Ukkadam Flyover. The routes are currently being explored. 18-20 rides will be made per day. 60-70 persons can enjoy the rides per ride free of cost. The people only need to book their slots.

It must be mentioned that one of the buses would be the one used by Indian Cricket Team during their T20 World Cup victory parade.

Photos by Rahi