Deepavali Rush: KSRTC to Deploy 2,600 Extra Buses from Bengaluru
KSRTC announces 2,600 additional buses from Bengaluru for Deepavali, including special discounts for advance bookings.
To ensure a smooth journey for thousands of commuters heading home for the festivities, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has announced the operation of KSRTC additional buses Deepavali services. A total of 2,600 extra buses will be deployed from Bengaluru to various destinations between November 6 and November 8 to manage the anticipated surge in passenger traffic.
Strategic Scheduling for the Festive Weekend
The timing of the festival this year creates a significant travel peak, as Naraka Chaturdashi falls on November 8 and Balipadyami on November 10. Furthermore, the festive period coincides with the weekend of November 7 and 8, prompting the corporation to scale up its fleet.
Recognizing the need for a seamless return journey, KSRTC will also operate special return services from various inter-state and intra-state destinations back to Bengaluru on November 10 and 11.
Key Boarding Points and Destinations
Passengers can board these special services from major hubs in Bengaluru, including the Kempegowda Bus Station, Mysuru Road Bus Station, and Shantinagar TTMC.
Major Routes from Kempegowda Bus Station
Special services will connect the city to a wide array of destinations, including:
- Coastal & Malnad: Mangaluru, Udupi, Kundapura, Puttur, Dharmasthala, Kukke Subrahmanya, Sringeri, Horanadu, and Gokarna.
- North & Central Karnataka: Shivamogga, Davanagere, Hassan, Hubballi, Dharwad, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Sirsi, Karwar, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Ballari, Koppal, Yadgir, and Bidar.
- Inter-State: Tirupati, Vijayawada, and Hyderabad.
Mysuru Road and Shantinagar Hubs
Buses from the Mysuru Road Bus Station will cater to travelers heading toward Mysuru, Hunsur, Piriyapatna, Virajpet, Kushalanagar, and Madikeri.
For those traveling to Tamil Nadu and Kerala, all Premier Special buses will depart from the BMTC Bus Station at Shantinagar TTMC. These will connect Bengaluru with cities such as Madurai, Kumbakonam, Chennai, Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli, Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam, and Kozhikode.
Other Boarding Locations
Advance reservation facilities will also be available at several other BMTC points, including:
- Vijayanagar TTMC, Yeshwanthpur TTMC, and Jayanagar TTMC.
- Malleswaram 18th Cross Bus Station and Basaveshwaranagar Bus Station (Sharada Colony).
- Electronic City, Attibele, and Tin Factory.
Exciting Discounts for Advance Bookings
To encourage early planning and reduce last-minute chaos, KSRTC is offering attractive discounts for passengers who book their tickets in advance:
- Group Discount: A 5 per cent discount is available for bookings of four or more passengers under a single reservation.
- Round-Trip Discount: Passengers who book both their onward and return journey tickets simultaneously will receive a 10 per cent discount on the return leg.
How to Book and Travel
Computerised advance reservations are readily available through the official KSRTC website. For the convenience of inter-state travelers, tickets can also be booked via KSRTC reservation counters in Maharashtra, Goa, Puducherry, Kerala, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.
The corporation has urged passengers to carefully check the boarding points mentioned on their tickets. Detailed information regarding departure timings and locations is available on the KSRTC website and within the reservation tickets. Additionally, KSRTC will operate special buses from all district and taluk bus stands under its jurisdiction based on the actual passenger demand.