Ahmedabad: In a boost to religious tourism, the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) has launched a daily Volvo bus service from Ahmedabad’s Ranip depot to the Somnath Jyotirlinga during the holy month of Shravan. As per the itinerary for the two-day, one-night tour package, the journey begins daily at 6:00 AM from Ranip and reaches Somnath by 4:00 PM. The return journey starts the next day at 9:30 AM from Somnath and concludes at 10:30 PM at Ranip, Ahmedabad, according to an offi...Read More

Junagadh: The bus operating on the Upleta-Kwant route by the Upleta depot of the Junagadh division had halted at the authorized highway hotel New Maya near the Tarapur intersection, which falls under the Nadiad division of the State Transport Corporation (GSRTC). During the stop, a lizard was found in the bus driver's food, and a video of the incident went viral on social media. Upon learning of the matter, the administration conducted an investigation, after which the Corporation took immediate...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat ST Passenger Welfare Committee has raised serious concerns over the operation of dilapidated state transport (ST) buses during the monsoon, warning that such negligence poses grave risks to passengers. In a press release, the committee stated that over 29 lakh passengers travel daily in more than 8,550 ST buses across the state. “With monsoon rains lashing regions like Amreli and Bhavnagar, it is shocking that poorly maintained, rickety buses are still being run by the ...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) will be running around 500 extra buses for the Lokrakshak Cadre (LRD) examination scheduled on June 15. According to an official statement, the Gujarat Police Recruitment Board has scheduled the written examination for the Lokrakshak Cadre (LRD) on June 15, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The exam will be conducted at seven centers across the state—Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot, Gandhinagar, Anand, and Bhavnagar. As per th...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) today announced that it has made 'Automatic Vehicle Washing Machines' operational at 33 depots across the state to ensure thorough cleaning of buses, both inside and out. All types of buses—including sleeper, express, Volvo, and mini buses—are being cleaned using these machines. To maintain cleanliness standards for ST buses operating day and night, GSRTC has installed these machines in depots located at Gandhinagar, Ahmedaba...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Government today announced that over 8 lakh passengers benefited from the additional bus services operated by the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) during the summer vacation this year, from May 1 to May 31, 2025. 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 acro...Read More

Surat: The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) has launched 11 new AC Volvo buses from Adajan Bus Station. With these newly introduced buses, pilgrimages to holy places like Ambaji and Nathdwara will become more comfortable and convenient for residents of Surat. Until now, travelers had to reach Surat Central Bus Station, but with this new direct Volvo bus service from Adajan, locals will save time and avoid hassles. Additionally, AC Volvo bus services have also started for Ahmedaba...Read More

Surat: In a move to enhance connectivity for Saurashtra residents living in Surat, the Surat Division of Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation Ltd (GSRTC) has launched a new AC Volvo bus service from Adajan-Surat to Ankolwadi (Gir). The service was flagged off by local Lok Sabha MP Mukesh Dalal. The new route will operate via Vadodara, Rajkot, and Junagadh, with the fare set at ₹1,623. The bus will depart daily from Adajan-Surat at 7:00 PM, and the return journey from Ankolwadi to Surat-...Read More

Gandhinagar: In a move to ease the burden on citizens battling cancer, the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) is providing a significant 50% concession on normal bus fares for cancer patients and their attendants. This initiative facilitates travel from their residences to designated cancer hospitals in Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, and Surat for medical treatment. The scheme, operating under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel and the guidance of Minister of Stat...Read More

Gandhinagar: In order to facilitate travel within Gujarat and to other states during the summer vacation, the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) will operate more than 1,400 additional buses daily, connecting major cities across the state based on passenger demand, said a statement issued by the Corporation today. Approximately 500 trips have been planned from Surat to Saurashtra, around 210 from Saurashtra to North Gujarat, about 300 from South Gujarat to North Gujarat, and 300 t...Read More