Mangaluru : The KSRTC is now set to expand its fleet with the addition of a new luxury sleeper coach named ‘Pallakki.’

Dakshina Kannada district already enjoys the convenience of Rajahamsa, Airavat, and Ambari luxury sleeper coaches, and now the Pallakki bus will be introduced in Mangaluru.

Currently, there are 12 KSRTC buses in operation, with plans to add 40 Pallakki buses to the lineup. Out of these, eight buses will serve Mangaluru, while four will be assigned to the Puttur division.

Various routes, including those to Bengaluru, will feature Pallakki buses. Additionally, nine new KSRTC buses are expected to be deployed in the Puttur zone, with two buses allocated to each of the B C Road, Dharmastala, and Madikeri depots, and one to Sullia.