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Gujarat Runs 7,400 Extra Buses, Carries 3.14 Lakh Passengers for Holi

The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation managed the festive travel surge by operating over 7,400 additional bus trips between February 27 and March 4. These special services successfully transported approximately 3.14 lakh passengers, exceeding last year's figures of 7,100 trips and 2.80 lakh passengers. A major focus was on the pilgrimage to Dakor, with around 3,600 special trips facilitating travel for about 1.32 lakh devotees. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi commended the corporation's staff for ensuring safe and timely transport during the holiday period.

Key Points: GSRTC's 7,400 Extra Holi Trips Transport 3.14 Lakh Passengers

  • 7,400+ extra bus trips operated
  • 3.14 lakh passengers transported
  • Services ran from Feb 27 to March 4
  • Surpassed last year's operational figures
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GSRTC operates 7,400 extra trips, carries 3.14 lakh lassengers during Holi-Dhuleti festival

Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation operated 7,400+ special bus trips for Holi-Dhuleti, safely carrying over 3.14 lakh passengers across the state.

"The state government remains committed to ensuring that citizens receive safe and timely transport services during festivals without inconvenience. - Harsh Sanghavi"

Gandhinagar, March 5

The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation operated more than 7,400 additional bus trips during the Holi and Dhuleti festival period, transporting around 3.14 lakh passengers across the state, officials said on Thursday.

The special arrangements were made to manage the seasonal surge in travel as people returned to their hometowns or visited religious centres during the festival.

Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi congratulated the officers and staff of the corporation, particularly the drivers and conductors, for the arrangements made during the festive rush.

"The state government remains committed to ensuring that citizens receive safe and timely transport services during festivals without inconvenience," he said.

The additional services were operated between February 27 and March 4.

According to official figures, the extra operations enabled approximately 3.14 lakh passengers to travel safely during the period.

The number of special trips and passengers this year surpassed last year's figures, when the corporation had operated around 7,100 additional trips and transported about 2.80 lakh passengers.

A significant number of services were operated for devotees travelling to Dakor for worship at the temple of Ranchhodraiji, which traditionally attracts large crowds during the Holi festival.

The corporation ran around 3,600 special trips for the route, facilitating travel for about 1.32 lakh pilgrims.

Transport services were strengthened from several major cities to accommodate the increased demand.

Ahmedabad recorded 687 additional trips, while 716 trips were operated from Himmatnagar. Surat accounted for 496 trips and Vadodara for 255.

The corporation also ran 220 extra services from Junagadh and 131 from Rajkot.

Additional buses were deployed from other centres including Surendranagar, Morbi, Jamnagar, Dahod, Godhra, Devgadh Baria, Santrampur and Lunawada to manage passenger traffic during the festival period.

Occasions such as Holi-Dhuleti, Diwali, etc., are expected to increase the transportation service.

Recently, the state government operated additional buses and trips during the Mahashivratri fair at Bhavnath Temple.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good to see the numbers improving from last year. The focus on the Dakor route is smart, as the crowds there are massive during Holi. Hope they keep this up for Diwali as well. Safe travel for pilgrims is very important.
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David E
As someone who was visiting Gujarat during Holi, I was impressed by the transport availability. The system seemed well-organized compared to festival travel in many other places. Kudos to the drivers and conductors working through the holiday.
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Aditya G
While the effort is commendable, I hope the focus is also on maintenance and safety. Adding more trips is good, but are the buses in good condition? Last-minute arrangements can sometimes compromise on vehicle checks. Just a thought for future planning.
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Shreya B
My parents took a special bus to Dakor and they said it was very smooth. They appreciated not having to wait for hours. It's a big relief for elderly devotees. Thank you GSRTC! 🙏
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Michael C
The scale of this operation is impressive – 7400 extra trips is no small feat. It shows good logistical management. Efficient public transport during festivals is key to managing crowds and reducing private vehicle congestion.

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