The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) is boosting its bus services to accommodate travelers during the upcoming Holi and Dhuleti festivals. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi’s initiative will see an additional 1,300 buses in operation, making over 7,500 trips from February 27 to March 5 this year. These extra services aim to facilitate transportation for citizens celebrating the festivals with their families and offer special arrangements for passengers traveling to various destinations.
To cater to the influx of devotees visiting Dakor for the ‘fuldol’ festival and Dwarka for worship, GSRTC is allocating 450 additional buses for 3,500 trips specifically to these locations. The corporation’s goal is to ensure smooth travel for devotees and minimize any inconvenience during the festival period. Additionally, online booking facilities have been arranged to manage the expected crowds effectively.
During the Mahashivratri fair at the Bhavnath Mahadev Temple near Girnar in Junagadh district, GSRTC ramped up its transport services to handle the surge of pilgrims attending the annual event. For the five-day religious gathering known as a ‘Mini Kumbh’, GSRTC deployed 195 extra buses and operated over 7,800 trips to serve devotees traveling to and from the fairground. Specifically, 80 buses were designated for the Junagadh bus station to Bhavnath foothills route, while 115 express buses catered to long-distance travelers from neighboring districts.
