Patna: Bihar has launched 155 special inter-state bus services to make travel easier and more affordable for people returning home during the festive season, particularly for the Chhath festival. Transport Minister Damodar Rawat flagged off the buses from the Phulwarisharif Bus Depot in Patna on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
The Bihar State Road Transport Corporation (BSRTC) has already recorded 746 ticket bookings since November 1, for which a subsidy of approximately ₹6 lakh has been provided, the minister said.
The state government has arranged buses across AC, non-AC, seater and sleeper categories to provide passengers with convenient travel options. The number of special buses is also expected to increase from the current 155 to 200 in the coming days.
Special Bus Services to Operate from November 5 to 20
According to the Transport Minister, the special inter-state bus services will operate from November 5 to November 20, 2026. A total of 155 buses will connect six divisions of Bihar—Patna, Muzaffarpur, Gaya, Purnia, Darbhanga and Bhagalpur—with major destinations in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Jharkhand.
Of the total 155 buses, 32 will be operated by BSRTC, while 123 will run under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The buses will also provide passengers with drinking water and curd during the journey.
The state-wise distribution of the 155 special buses is as follows:
- Delhi: 77 buses
- Haryana: 60 buses
- Jharkhand: 12 buses
- Uttar Pradesh: 3 buses
- West Bengal: 3 buses
- Total: 155 buses
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Route-Wise Details of Special Inter-State Buses
The special bus services will connect several districts and towns of Bihar with major cities across neighbouring states and other parts of the country.
Delhi: Bus services to Delhi will operate from Araria, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Kishanganj, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnia, Sheikhpura, Sitamarhi, Siwan, Supaul, Motihari and Lakhisarai.
Haryana: Routes include Araria-Gurugram, Bhagalpur-Ambala, Darbhanga-Ambala, Gaya-Ambala, Gaya-Gurugram, Patna-Ambala, Patna-Gurugram, Patna-Panipat, Purnia-Ambala and Purnia-Panipat, among others.
Jharkhand: The routes include Ara-Dhanbad, Ara-Ranchi, Patna-Gumla, Purnia-Ranchi, Nawada-Ranchi, Gaya-Ranchi, Muzaffarpur-Ranchi, Patna-Ranchi and Patna-Hazaribagh, among others.
Uttar Pradesh: Services will operate on routes such as Kishanganj-Ghaziabad, Lucknow-Gaya, Patna-Ghaziabad, Jatahi-Ayodhya and Gaya-Varanasi.
West Bengal: The routes include Begusarai-Kolkata, Bettiah-Siliguri, Chhapra-Siliguri, Forbesganj-Kolkata, Gaya-Kolkata, Gopalganj-Siliguri, Motihari-Siliguri, Patna-Kolkata, Purnia-Siliguri and Darbhanga-Siliguri.
More Inter-State Buses Planned for Prakash Parv
Transport Department Secretary Raj Kumar said the initiative reflects the vision of Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and Transport Minister Damodar Rawat to help people stay connected with their home state during major festivals.
He added that the department is planning to operate a large number of inter-state buses during the upcoming Prakash Parv as well. These services will connect districts in different states with destinations across Bihar, providing additional travel options for people visiting the state for the celebrations.
Senior officials and representatives from the transport sector attended the flag-off programme, including BSRTC Administrator Atul Kumar and State Transport Commissioner Arif Ahsan, along with corporation officials, employees, transport agency representatives and passengers.
How to Book Bihar Special Festival Bus Tickets
Passengers can book tickets for the special inter-state bus services through the official website of the Bihar State Road Transport Corporation.
Official website: https://bsrtc.bihar.gov.in/
The special services are intended to provide more affordable and convenient travel options during the festive rush, particularly for people travelling back to Bihar for Chhath and other celebrations.
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