- By Sahelee Rakshit
- Fri, 16 May 2025 08:56 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bihar Bus Services: The Bihar State Road Transport Corporation (BSRTC) is set to begin operations on six new routes, including Bairgania–Patna, Adapur–Patna, Bettiah–Siwan, Gahiri–Patna, Sikta–Patna, and Narkatiaganj–Patna.
In addition to launching new routes, the corporation will also increase the number of buses on several existing routes. The expansion follows the arrival of 30 new buses, with route selections finalized and permits granted by the Regional Transport Authority.
According to Regional Manager Ashish Kumar, all buses reached the Muzaffarpur depot from Patna by late Friday night. Operations are expected to commence from Saturday.
He stated that new bus services are being launched on several routes where BSRTC buses were previously not in operation. Additionally, the number of buses has been increased on multiple existing routes to improve connectivity and passenger convenience.
Routes now being served include: Bairgania–Patna, Areraj–Muzaffarpur, Areraj–Patna, Shivhar–Patna, Punauli–Patna, Aurai–Patna, Muzaffarpur–Patna, Adapur–Patna, Bettiah–Siwan, Gahiri–Patna, Sikta–Patna, Bettiah–Patna, Patna–Narkatiaganj, Kataiya–Patna, Darauli–Patna, Maharajganj–Patna, and Sitamarhi–Patna, among others.
Bihar Pink Buses
In an effort to give women commuters safe and reasonably priced transportation, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar flagged off 20 pink buses on Friday. These buses, which feature female conductors and drivers, will operate in six cities.
The initiative's goal, according to Transport Minister Sheela Kumari, is to make sure that women feel comfortable riding on these buses. According to the minister, these buses will be equipped with first-aid kits, charging stations, and a panic button. They will also be monitored by CCTV and GPS tracking. She said that the rates had also been kept low.
