GSRTC to Run 9,100 Extra Buses from Surat to 19 Cities for Diwali Rush
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The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) will operate around 9,100 extra buses from Surat to 19 cities between November 4 and November 9 to manage the Diwali homecoming rush.
The additional services will cater to passengers travelling to Saurashtra, North Gujarat and Central Gujarat. Advance reservations and group booking facilities will be available to help passengers secure seats during the festive period.
Saurashtra to Get Maximum Extra Bus Services
The Surat Division of GSRTC has allocated the highest number of additional buses to destinations across Saurashtra, where many Surat residents travel to celebrate Diwali with their families.
Extra services will also connect passengers to cities in North Gujarat and Central Gujarat. Buses will depart from designated bus stations and pickup points across Surat.
Extra Buses to Operate Between 4 PM and 10 PM
According to the Surat Division's plan, most additional services will operate between 4 pm and 10 pm to accommodate passengers travelling after work.
Buses heading towards Saurashtra will operate from designated locations, including the Dhamadka Highway grounds and Varachha Road. Passengers travelling towards Dahod, Godhra, Jhalod and the Panchmahal region will be able to board buses at the City Stand, opposite the ST Central Bus Station.
Surat to 19 Cities: Bus Fares
GSRTC has announced the following fares for passengers travelling from Surat to 19 destinations during the Diwali period.
Destination | Fare |
|---|---|
Jamnagar | ₹500 |
Savarkundla | ₹480 |
Mahuva | ₹480 |
Gariadhar | ₹440 |
Rajkot | ₹435 |
Bhavnagar | ₹385 |
Amreli | ₹455 |
Jasdan | ₹405 |
Una | ₹450 |
Palanpur | ₹410 |
Dahod | ₹350 |
Olpad–Dahod | ₹350 |
Olpad–Jhalod | ₹390 |
Jhalod | ₹350 |
Kavant | ₹300 |
Chhota Udepur | ₹310 |
Lunawada | ₹324 |
Godhra | ₹305 |
Ahmedabad | ₹320 |
Online and Advance Booking Available
Passengers can book tickets at the reservation counters of the ST Central Bus Station, Adajan Bus Station, Udhna Bus Station, Kamrej Bus Station and Kadodara Bus Station.
Online reservations will also be available through the GSRTC mobile app and its official booking platform. Passengers travelling in groups can use the group booking facility to arrange seats together.
The additional services aim to reduce waiting times and ease the annual rush of migrant workers and other residents travelling from Surat to their native towns and villages for Diwali.
