A 'first class lounge' has been installed in a double decker bus

A double-decker bus has been given an upgrade – to become an exclusively ‘first class’ ride.



The iconic red London bus has been transformed, with passengers greeted on board, shown to their deluxe seating, and served with complimentary champagne, soft drinks and high-end canapes.



For peckish riders on the bus travelling from Charing Cross to The London Eye, the on-board menu features miniature beef Yorkshire pudding, goat’s cheese and tomato shells, vegan cauliflower pakoras and pastel de natas.



Transformed by Virgin Money, the double-decker also includes a literal red carpet down the aisles and fresh flowers in each seat row.



Passengers weren’t subjected to any of the top commuting gripes, which research of 2,000 adults revealed as delays (47 per cent), bad smells (39 per cent) and rush hour crowds (39 per cent).



Emma Isaac, from Virgin Money, which is adding ‘extra to ordinary’ this spring, said: “We all know how brilliant it can be to get an unexpected treat on an otherwise very ordinary day.



“And, as research has shown, the average commute can be home to some common irritations, from horrible smelling food to packed rides to and from home.



“We thought the classic double decker was due a refresh – and an elevated, extraordinary experience seemed like the best way to go to help brighten up people’s days and boost their moods.”