<p>Calcutta trams have always been a part of Kolkata's charm, and what better time than Durga puja the biggest festival here to take a joy ride across the city and catch a glimpse of the popular marquees, all the while avoiding crowd amid fears of Covid-19 transmission.</p>.<p>The West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) has decided to roll out air-conditioned trams on 'Saptami' and 'Nabami' -- two of the five festival days giving passengers an opportunity to check out the Durga pandals, and click photographs through the large glass windows of the electricity-operated vehicles, an official said.</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/east-and-northeast/the-long-ordeal-a-durga-puja-pandal-to-pay-tribute-to-migrant-workers-897070.html" target="_blank">The long ordeal: A Durga Puja pandal to pay tribute to migrant workers</a></strong></p>.<p>"We will ensure that the festive fever grips each of our passengers, as dhak music will be played all along the journey and snacks will be served on board the decked-up trams," said Rajanvir Singh Kapur, the managing director of WBTC -- which runs the only existing tramway of the country.</p>.<p>Passengers would have access to free Wi-fi inside the trams, which would also go past the iconic landmarks in the metropolis, he said.</p>.<p>"Amid the COVID-19 gloom, we are trying to revive the charm that the city beholds, weaving the tram ride with the biggest festival," Kapur said.</p>.<p>According to the official, the joyride will cost Rs 500 per passenger, including refreshments and on-board guide.</p>.<p>Tickets can be booked on 'www.wbtconline.in', he said, adding that adequate safety measures would be taken, and all passengers would have to wear masks.</p>
<p>Calcutta trams have always been a part of Kolkata's charm, and what better time than Durga puja the biggest festival here to take a joy ride across the city and catch a glimpse of the popular marquees, all the while avoiding crowd amid fears of Covid-19 transmission.</p>.<p>The West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) has decided to roll out air-conditioned trams on 'Saptami' and 'Nabami' -- two of the five festival days giving passengers an opportunity to check out the Durga pandals, and click photographs through the large glass windows of the electricity-operated vehicles, an official said.</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/east-and-northeast/the-long-ordeal-a-durga-puja-pandal-to-pay-tribute-to-migrant-workers-897070.html" target="_blank">The long ordeal: A Durga Puja pandal to pay tribute to migrant workers</a></strong></p>.<p>"We will ensure that the festive fever grips each of our passengers, as dhak music will be played all along the journey and snacks will be served on board the decked-up trams," said Rajanvir Singh Kapur, the managing director of WBTC -- which runs the only existing tramway of the country.</p>.<p>Passengers would have access to free Wi-fi inside the trams, which would also go past the iconic landmarks in the metropolis, he said.</p>.<p>"Amid the COVID-19 gloom, we are trying to revive the charm that the city beholds, weaving the tram ride with the biggest festival," Kapur said.</p>.<p>According to the official, the joyride will cost Rs 500 per passenger, including refreshments and on-board guide.</p>.<p>Tickets can be booked on 'www.wbtconline.in', he said, adding that adequate safety measures would be taken, and all passengers would have to wear masks.</p>