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Plovdiv - with double-decker buses just like London

Plovdiv - with double-decker buses just like London

8/13/2007 2:25:09 PM

Double deckers will be crossing around Plovdiv in less than 10 days. The two MAN buses, bought from Berlin and owned by Hebrosbus transportation company, are exactly as the the ones in London. They will be servicing line 29 in Plovdiv, and have capacity for 120 passengers, 70 of which - seated.

Such double deckers are no news for Bulgaria - there have aready been several in the city of Varna.

 


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