GSRTC Sets New Record With 1.46 Lakh Online Bookings On Bhai Bij; Digital Revenue Crosses ₹3.55 Crore
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The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) recorded its highest-ever single-day digital ticket bookings during the festive season on November 11, with 1,46,875 seats reserved online on the occasion of Bhai Bij.
The record-breaking bookings generated ₹3.55 crore in digital revenue for the Corporation in a single day. GSRTC said the achievement helped it retain the No. 1 position among State Transport Undertakings (STUs) across the country for digital bookings and revenue for the seventh consecutive year.
The Corporation's total daily revenue, combining online and offline ticket sales, also crossed ₹13 crore.
GSRTC Mobile App Accounts For Over 67% Of Online Bookings
Of the 1,46,875 seats booked digitally on November 11, as many as 99,402 were reserved through the GSRTC mobile application alone, accounting for more than 67% of total online bookings.
The mobile application generated ₹2.27 crore in revenue, while total digital bookings contributed ₹3.55 crore to the Corporation's earnings for the day.
The figures reflect the growing use of digital platforms for booking state transport services, particularly during the festive travel rush.
Digital Bookings And Revenue Nearly Double Since 2019
GSRTC's festive-season digital booking figures have grown substantially over the past seven years. In 2019, the Corporation recorded 74,368 online seat bookings in a single day, generating revenue of ₹1.53 crore.
The figures increased to a new high in 2026, with both bookings and digital revenue surpassing the previous records.
Year | Digital Seats Booked | Digital Revenue |
|---|---|---|
2019 | 74,368 | ₹1.53 crore |
2022 | 1,14,880 | ₹2.10 crore |
2023 | 1,32,177 | ₹2.97 crore |
2024 | 1,41,468 | ₹3.15 crore |
2025 | 1,33,043 | ₹3.19 crore |
2026 | 1,46,875 | ₹3.55 crore |
The 2026 figures mark the highest single-day digital booking and revenue totals in the data shared by the Corporation.
GSRTC Thanks Passengers And Employees
GSRTC acknowledged the contribution of its employees, particularly drivers and conductors, who continued working during the festive period to ensure passengers reached their destinations safely and on time.
While families celebrated Bhai Bij, transport staff remained on duty to manage the additional travel demand.
The Corporation also thanked passengers for using its services and contributing to the record digital bookings.
