Patna: Bihar government will launch 40 festival special buses from four cities on Saturday to accommodate increased passenger demand during the festive season. The services are part of a broader plan to operate 200 buses from around a dozen cities across the state to destinations in five states.
The initiative aims to improve inter-state connectivity and provide additional travel options for passengers heading to destinations including Delhi, Kolkata and other major cities.
Patna To Get The Highest Number Of Buses
Under the proposed plan, Patna will account for the largest share, with 30 festival special buses scheduled to operate from the state capital.
Other cities included in the first phase are Purnia, Gaya and Muzaffarpur. The wider plan also covers Darbhanga, Madhubani, Chhapra, Siwan, Gopalganj, Lakhisarai, Araria and Kishanganj.
Detailed departure schedules, fares and route-wise allocations have not yet been provided in the available information.
Services To Connect Five States
The proposed services will connect Bihar with Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana and West Bengal.
Destinations under consideration include Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ambala, Delhi, Kolkata and Siliguri. The additional services are intended to ease travel for passengers during the festive rush.
Existing Inter-State Services From Patna
At present, eight inter-state buses operate from Patna, according to the information provided. These include two services to Delhi, four to Ranchi and two to Hazaribagh.
The proposed festival services are expected to expand the options available to passengers travelling from Bihar to other states.
Services To Continue After Chhath
The festival special bus service is planned to continue for a week after Chhath, allowing passengers to travel back to their workplaces and other destinations after the celebrations.
However, the exact end date, ticket booking arrangements and detailed timetables have not yet been announced in the available information.
What Passengers Should Check
Passengers should confirm the operating status of their chosen route, departure point, fare and seat availability before travelling. They should also check with the relevant transport operator for the latest schedule and booking details.
The final routes and timings will be important for passengers planning journeys during the festive period.
