“This Is Exclusive To Namma Bengaluru”: Repurposed Bus Converted Into A Mobile Canteen Receives Positive Feedback

Global efforts are more important than ever to protect our environment because of the rapidly changing climate. Recycling is an important tactic for reducing waste, and projects like the one Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) is doing, which turns an abandoned bus into a useful cafeteria for its employees, are receiving recognition for their creative thinking.

According to an official, the bus traveled 10,64,298 kilometers in total before being dismantled and turned into a mobile canteen. Four people who work at the depot led this great endeavor.

According to the official, “the converted vehicle will function as a canteen for breakfast and lunch at various locations, including apartments and bus stops where canteen facilities are not available.”

An Instagram video of the Bangalore 360 was posted, showing off the canteen’s colorful redesign and useful furniture arrangement.

“BMTC converts a scrapped vehicle into a mobile canteen for its staff,” the text that went with the photo said, giving information about the diner’s planned location. It is most likely stationed in the depot at Peenya/Yeshwantpur.

The inside of the bus is seen in the film, with tables set up among many seats. Convenience is further enhanced by the smart inclusion of a washbasin.

An official clarified the characteristics, emphasizing how well-thought-out the ventilation and lighting systems are in the canteen. These amenities include a simple wash basin, a fan to enhance comfort, and seating and table arrangements. The canteen also has a dependable drinking water system installed. The lighting and ventilation systems, which include a glass window on the roof to let in natural light and air, have been thoughtfully developed. In addition, the bus’s two sides have extra lighting and ventilation systems, which provide passengers with a comfortable and well-lit atmosphere, according to an official.

Netizens were drawn to BMTC’s creative project and applauded their commitment to environmental conservation. The mobile cafeteria, which is now providing hot meals and drinks to BMTC personnel, has attracted a lot of attention and has received over 60,000 views on Instagram.

“Only in Namma Bengaluru does this occur,” a user said.

Another person asked, “Are there any opportunities for regular people to get a scarp bus to start up a food truck?”

The state governments of Karnataka and Arunachal Pradesh carried out a similar project back in 2019: they converted dilapidated buses into classrooms furnished with literature for the children of daily wage workers. The kids had a chance to do this while their parents were employed at building sites.