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In Pics: This Indian state is trying to set a world record by parading a line-up of 500 buses

In Pics: This Indian state is trying to set a world record by parading a line-up of 500 buses

The state of Uttar Pradesh has set its eyes at a new record in the Guinness World Records by rolling out a fleet of 500 buses here on Thursday, officials said.

In Pics: This Indian state is trying to set a world record by parading a line-up of 500 buses

The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) buses will cover a distance of over 3.2 km (approximately 2 miles)

The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) buses will cover a distance of over 3.2 km (approximately 2 miles)

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The parade of the saffron-colored buses was held at NH-19, between Sahson toll and Nawabganj toll plaza.

The parade of the saffron-colored buses was held at NH-19, between Sahson toll and Nawabganj toll plaza.

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This would be the longest parade of buses anywhere in the world. The present record of a similar feat is held currently by Abu Dhabi of 390 buses.

This would be the longest parade of buses anywhere in the world. The present record of a similar feat is held currently by Abu Dhabi of 390 buses.

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At least 75 observers from the Guinness Book of World Records were reportedly there to witness the attempt made between 8 am to 9.30am on 28 February.

At least 75 observers from the Guinness Book of World Records were reportedly there to witness the attempt made between 8 am to 9.30am on 28 February.

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