GSRTC To Operate 6,500 Extra Raksha Bandhan Trips Across Gujarat
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GSRTC will run 6,500 additional bus trips across Gujarat between August 26 and 30 to manage the expected surge in passenger traffic during Raksha Bandhan.
The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation announced the special transport plan under the guidance of Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi, aiming to provide smoother travel for families and festival travellers across the state.
Extra Services On Major Routes
The additional trips will be operated on high-demand routes connecting major cities and districts, including Ahmedabad, Godhra, Vadodara, Palanpur and Nadiad.
GSRTC will also increase services to popular tourist and pilgrimage destinations such as Pavagadh, Surat, Rajkot, Junagadh, Porbandar and Valsad, where passenger demand traditionally rises during the festive period.
Focus On Festival Rush
Raksha Bandhan is one of the busiest travel periods for the state transport corporation, with thousands of people travelling to visit family members.
Officials said advance planning has been undertaken to ensure adequate bus availability and minimise inconvenience to passengers during the five-day period.
Last Year’s Record
During Raksha Bandhan in 2025, GSRTC operated 6,402 additional trips over and above its regular schedule.
The corporation transported around 3.33 lakh passengers through the special services, helping manage heavy festive-season demand across Gujarat.
Advance Booking Arrangements In Place
GSRTC said advance booking facilities and additional bus deployment have been arranged to accommodate the anticipated rush this year.
The corporation has appealed to passengers to make use of the special services and complete bookings in advance wherever possible to ensure convenient travel during the festival.
