GSRTC to Run 2,400 Extra Buses Across Gujarat for Diwali, Plan Over 8,000 Additional Trips

The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) will operate around 2,400 additional buses across Gujarat from November 4 to 7 to manage the Diwali travel rush, with more than 8,000 extra trips planned.

The special services will supplement regular operations, with additional buses deployed on routes connecting major cities and towns. Surat will receive special attention as thousands of diamond workers from Saurashtra return to their native districts for the festival.

Extra Buses from Surat to Saurashtra

Many workers from Bhavnagar, Amreli, Junagadh and Rajkot districts live and work in Surat. To accommodate the annual festive rush, GSRTC will operate additional buses from Surat towards Saurashtra, along with services to Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Vadodara, Mehsana, Patan and Palanpur.

Special arrangements have also been made for passengers travelling towards Panchmahal and North Gujarat.

Ahmedabad Division Plans 1,800 Extra Trips

The GSRTC Ahmedabad division will operate 1,800 additional trips between November 2 and 8. Extra buses will serve routes towards Sanand, Botad, Amreli, Junagadh, Rajkot and Bhuj.

Additional services will also be available for Dahod, Godhra, Balasinor and Santrampur, depending on passenger demand.

Online Booking Available on Six Routes

The Ahmedabad division will offer online booking for additional buses on the following routes:

• Gandhinagar–Porbandar
• Gandhinagar–Junagadh
• Krishnanagar–Junagadh
• Krishnanagar–Bhavnagar
• Krishnanagar–Amreli
• Ahmedabad–Bhuj

GSRTC will deploy more buses on other routes if passenger demand increases.

How to Book Extra Bus Services

Passengers can book tickets in advance or access current online booking facilities through GSRTC's official website, divisional offices and depots.

For information about bus services and schedules, passengers can call the corporation's 24-hour toll-free helpline at 1800 233 666666.