Rusted Double-Decker Buses in Udaipur Depot

Rows of abandoned double-decker buses stand in a wet, open lot near a ferry crossing outside Udaipur. Bright midmorning sun hits the peeling red and cream paint, turning rust patches into deep orange textures against the dull metal. Rain has left puddles reflecting the pale sky and the curved roofs of the vehicles. Humid air hangs heavy, making the air shimmer slightly above the damp asphalt. Green vines creep up the wheel wells and window frames, softening the rigid industrial shapes. The buses face the water in orderly lines, their empty windows staring blankly. One cracked windshield catches a glint of sunlight near the front bumper.