Delhi-Bihar Launch 77 Special Buses for Chhath Travel
CNN Central News & Networks / ITDC India Epress / ITDC News: New Delhi: Ahead of Chhath Puja, the Delhi and Bihar governments have launched 77 interstate bus services to help people travelling from the national capital to their hometowns in Bihar. The initiative aims to provide affordable and convenient transport during the festive rush, when train tickets are often difficult to obtain.
Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh announced the initiative on Thursday. The buses will operate from Anand Vihar Bus Terminal and connect five divisions of Bihar. Under the arrangement, passengers will also receive substantial discounts on ticket fares.
77 Buses for Five Bihar Divisions The initial allocation includes 36 buses for Muzaffarpur, 13 for Patna, 12 for Purnia, 10 for Gaya and six for Darbhanga. The services will include non-AC seater, non-AC sleeper, AC seater and AC sleeper options.
Depending on the route and category, passengers will receive fare reductions ranging from ₹134 to ₹1,028. For example, the non-AC seater fare on the Delhi-Patna route has been reduced from ₹1,615 to ₹1,221, while the AC seater fare has come down from ₹1,980 to ₹1,361.
Safety Measures and Transport Agreement The two governments have also agreed on measures to improve passenger safety and coordination. The services will use eligible BS-VI standard CNG and electric buses equipped with vehicle-location tracking systems and emergency buttons. Tickets issued under the arrangement will be recognised by both states. The agreement is intended to strengthen interstate public transport connectivity and make festive travel more accessible. The initiative is expected to benefit thousands of people from Bihar and the Purvanchal region living in Delhi-NCR who wish to return home for Chhath celebrations.
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