Patna : Travelling between Bihar and Delhi is set to become more convenient, with the Bihar State Road Transport Corporation (BSRTC) arranging bus services from Delhi’s Anand Vihar Bus Terminal. The initiative will spare passengers travelling to Bihar from the inconvenience of getting down at Gurugram and making an additional journey to Anand Vihar.
Transport Minister Damodar Rawat said the facility was being made available immediately during the Chhath festival to provide relief to passengers. Under the arrangement, buses from Anand Vihar will connect five divisions of Bihar: Patna, Muzaffarpur, Purnia, Gaya and Darbhanga.
The governments of Bihar and Delhi have also agreed to work together to make the arrangement a regular service.
Direct Bus Access To Save Passengers Time And Money
According to the minister, passengers travelling from Bihar to Delhi previously had to get down at the Gurugram bus stand. From there, Anand Vihar Bus Terminal is approximately 40–50 km away, requiring additional travel and expenses.
With BSRTC buses now available from Anand Vihar, passengers will be able to avoid this additional journey, saving both time and money.
The facility is expected to benefit passengers during major festivals, including Chhath, Prakash Parv and Holi, as well as throughout the year.
Bihar And Delhi Plan Bus Services On 18 Interstate Routes
Under the proposed arrangement between the two states, bus services are planned on 18 interstate routes connecting Delhi with Bihar.
The proposed network will cover major Bihar cities and districts, including Patna, Gaya, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Purnia, Araria, Kishanganj, Buxar, Nawada, Madhubani and Biharsharif, among other destinations.
The proposal also includes a permit quota of 12 buses each for Delhi and Bihar on every route. The number of buses and routes may be expanded in the future based on passenger demand.
Joint Initiative To Improve Interstate Connectivity
The two state governments have agreed to take joint steps to regularise and expand bus connectivity between Bihar and Delhi.
The immediate arrangement from Anand Vihar is expected to provide relief to passengers during the festive rush, while the proposed 18-route network aims to strengthen long-term interstate public transport connectivity.
The initiative is part of the state government’s efforts to make travel between Bihar and the national capital more accessible and convenient.
