Annual Passenger Rise to 2.38 Lakh Due to ST Corporation’s Efficient Summer Vacation Arrangements
Over 1400 Extra Express Buses operate daily to Connect Tourists with Major Cities Across the State
Gandhinagar, 5 June 2025: Gujarat’s robust public transportation system, accessible to both urban and rural citizens, reflects the visionary leadership of former Chief Minister and current Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Guided by the Prime Minister and led by Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel, the state government continues to advance transformative reforms in the road transport sector to enhance passenger convenience. As part of these efforts, the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) operated additional bus services during the summer vacation. From May 1 to May 31, 2025, over 8 lakh passengers benefited from this well-planned initiative.
Over 1,400 Additional Daily Express Buses Strengthen Connectivity Between Major Cities
To improve passenger convenience during the summer vacation, the ST Corporation operated over 1,400 extra express buses daily, connecting key cities across Gujarat. This included nearly 500 trips from Surat to Saurashtra, around 210 from Saurashtra to North Gujarat, approximately 300 from South Gujarat to North Gujarat, and 300 to various destinations within Saurashtra. Additionally, interstate services saw increased passenger traffic on routes between Gujarat and neighbouring states like Maharashtra and Rajasthan.
Special Arrangements for Religious and Interstate Journeys
The GSRTC ensured convenient travel to religious and tourist destinations through well-planned services from Ahmedabad. This included 10 daily trips to Ambaji, Somnath, and Dwarka, and 5 daily trips to Dakor, Pavagadh, and Girnar. For tourist spots like the Statue of Unity, Sasan Gir, and Saputara, 5 trips were operated daily, while 10 daily services were run to Diu and Kutch. For interstate travel, two daily trips from Ahmedabad connected passengers to Mount Abu and Sundha Mata in Rajasthan, and two trips from Geeta Mandir served Maharashtra destinations like Shirdi, Nashik, and Dhulia.
GSRTC’s Efforts Benefited Over 8 Lakh Travellers
Between May 1 and May 31, 2025, GSRTC operated 2,780 additional buses, completing 16,438 extra trips and serving 8.22 lakh passengers. In comparison, the same period in 2024 saw 1,988 extra buses, 11,674 trips, and 5.84 lakh passengers. This marks a year-on-year increase of 2.38 lakh passengers availing ST Corporation’s summer vacation services.
GSRTC Generated ₹3.78 Crore in Revenue
To ensure passenger convenience, ST Corporation conducted 16,438 trips between May 1 and May 31, 2025, covering 15.61 lakh kilometres and generating ₹3.78 crore in revenue. In comparison, May 2024 saw 11,674 trips and ₹2.94 crore in earnings. These figures highlight the state government’s commitment to strong leadership and quality public transport infrastructure.
