The next in my series of exams was at Mysore. I did look at options to reserve a ticket to travel to Mysuru - but then, this is a route that had plenty of buses, and I did not have to reserve one.
July 05, 2019:
I left home quite early - but later than my plans. I got to the Mysore Road Satellite bus station by around 0625hrs - the driver dropped me right at the exit point of the bus station. There were a line of buses ready for departure from there - there were two Volvo B11Rs and two Volvo B7Rs - I wanted the latter, and decided to head for some refreshment and try my luck. I headed to the Nandini outlet at the bus station for some hot milk. After roaming around for a while more, I returned to the exit gate - the Volvo B7Rs were still at the tail end of the queue - I was at risk of running late if I waited. I decided to pick the first bus to depart - that was a Volvo B11R from Mysore depot, working a trip to Virajpet. As I waited for the conductor, the driver asked me to get in and informed that tickets would be sold on board.
The bus got moving at around 0651hrs - they had a fairly good loads, not full though. The conductor came around to issue tickets after the bus got moving. The fare was Rs. 310. Every seat had news papers - a very good timepass! Water bottles were distributed a while into the journey. The driver was quite fast right from the beginning - Namma Metro work did hamper our pace. The bus picked more passengers at Kengeri (0704hrs) and rushed towards Mysore. I dozed off for a while, waking up only as the bus pulled in to Hotel Kamat Upachar near Maddur (0805hrs). This is a small restaurant, and is a usual halt place for KSRTC buses.
I had a very light breakfast from the restaurant and return outside to click a few pictures. The crew returned soon later, and we got moving from there by 0825hrs. As we were departing, the next bus to Mysore (a Volvo B7R) came in - made me a little sad though! The driver was quick after the break. The bus made a quick halt at Mandya to unload some parcels (0856hrs). Majority of the passengers on board seemed to be heading to Mysore. Deboarding began at Srirangapatna (0924hrs). A lot of passengers got off at the outer ring road junction (Columbia Asia Hospitals) - 0939hrs. Meanwhile, my counterpart at the examination center in Mysore had updated that I must be alighting at LIC Circle, since that is closer to the centre. I got off the bus at LIC Circle, at 0943hrs.
Remarks: The bus, KA-57-F-3607 from Mysore Rural Division, Depot-2, was maintained in great shape. Both the members of the crew were great - they were quite jovial. The driver was actually sad that I didn't click his picture with the bus - he said this smiling as I was at the door to alight. Both the crew members even thanked for travelling as I got off the bus! The run time of 2 hours and 52 minutes, including the 20 minute break, was good - not too fast, and not too slow, either.
Amenities:
July 05, 2019:
I left home quite early - but later than my plans. I got to the Mysore Road Satellite bus station by around 0625hrs - the driver dropped me right at the exit point of the bus station. There were a line of buses ready for departure from there - there were two Volvo B11Rs and two Volvo B7Rs - I wanted the latter, and decided to head for some refreshment and try my luck. I headed to the Nandini outlet at the bus station for some hot milk. After roaming around for a while more, I returned to the exit gate - the Volvo B7Rs were still at the tail end of the queue - I was at risk of running late if I waited. I decided to pick the first bus to depart - that was a Volvo B11R from Mysore depot, working a trip to Virajpet. As I waited for the conductor, the driver asked me to get in and informed that tickets would be sold on board.
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| Buses lined up for departure to Mysore |
The bus got moving at around 0651hrs - they had a fairly good loads, not full though. The conductor came around to issue tickets after the bus got moving. The fare was Rs. 310. Every seat had news papers - a very good timepass! Water bottles were distributed a while into the journey. The driver was quite fast right from the beginning - Namma Metro work did hamper our pace. The bus picked more passengers at Kengeri (0704hrs) and rushed towards Mysore. I dozed off for a while, waking up only as the bus pulled in to Hotel Kamat Upachar near Maddur (0805hrs). This is a small restaurant, and is a usual halt place for KSRTC buses.
I had a very light breakfast from the restaurant and return outside to click a few pictures. The crew returned soon later, and we got moving from there by 0825hrs. As we were departing, the next bus to Mysore (a Volvo B7R) came in - made me a little sad though! The driver was quick after the break. The bus made a quick halt at Mandya to unload some parcels (0856hrs). Majority of the passengers on board seemed to be heading to Mysore. Deboarding began at Srirangapatna (0924hrs). A lot of passengers got off at the outer ring road junction (Columbia Asia Hospitals) - 0939hrs. Meanwhile, my counterpart at the examination center in Mysore had updated that I must be alighting at LIC Circle, since that is closer to the centre. I got off the bus at LIC Circle, at 0943hrs.
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| The bus @ Kamat Upachar, Maddur |
Remarks: The bus, KA-57-F-3607 from Mysore Rural Division, Depot-2, was maintained in great shape. Both the members of the crew were great - they were quite jovial. The driver was actually sad that I didn't click his picture with the bus - he said this smiling as I was at the door to alight. Both the crew members even thanked for travelling as I got off the bus! The run time of 2 hours and 52 minutes, including the 20 minute break, was good - not too fast, and not too slow, either.
Amenities:
Blanket: No
Water: Yes
Snacks: No
Charging Point: Available, Did not Use.
Entertainment: Available, Not used.
Ratings:
Water: Yes
Snacks: No
Charging Point: Available, Did not Use.
Entertainment: Available, Not used.
Ratings:
Maintenance: 5/5
Cleanliness: 5/5
Driving: 5/5
Crew behaviour: 5/5
Punctuality: 5/5
Overall: 5/5
Pros: Great Crew, fairly punctual
Cons: Could be cheaper
Will I take this service again? The best option on the route!
Cleanliness: 5/5
Driving: 5/5
Crew behaviour: 5/5
Punctuality: 5/5
Overall: 5/5
Pros: Great Crew, fairly punctual
Cons: Could be cheaper
Will I take this service again? The best option on the route!
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