Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Uttar Pradesh Expands Bus Services For Raksha Bandhan Rush
Uttar Pradesh is running more buses because many people are traveling for Raksha Bandhan.
Women can use a free bus travel facility announced for the festival.
The extra buses will run from August 26 to 31.
More buses will be sent to places where many passengers are waiting.
Workers and supervisors will be present at busy bus stations to help people.
Buses must pick up passengers at official stops and may also take passengers from intermediate stops when there is overcrowding.
Drivers and conductors can earn extra money if they operate buses for long distances.
These steps are meant to make travel safer and easier for everyone.
UPSRTC will operate the maximum possible number of buses from August 26 to 31.
Free bus travel has been announced for women during Raksha Bandhan.
Additional buses are being added on routes to Lucknow, Kanpur and other high-demand destinations.
Extra staff and supervisors have been deployed at major bus stations to manage passenger traffic.
Drivers and conductors can receive incentives for completing more than 1,800 kilometres during the six-day period.
- Who
- The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation, its staff, women travelers and other passengers.
- What
- UPSRTC is increasing bus services, deploying additional personnel and offering free travel to women for Raksha Bandhan.
- When
- From August 26 through August 31.
- Where
- Across Uttar Pradesh, including major stations and routes serving Lucknow, Kanpur and other destinations.
- Why
- To manage increased festival demand and provide timely, safe and convenient transportation.
- Operating period
- August 26 to 31
- Travel facility
- Free bus travel for women during Raksha Bandhan
- Operating plan
- The maximum possible number of buses will be operated
- Staff deployment
- Additional staff and supervisors are assigned to identified busy bus stations
- Standard incentive
- Drivers and conductors completing 1,800 kilometres can receive ₹1,200
- Additional mileage payment
- Contractual drivers and conductors receive 55 paise per kilometre beyond 1,800 kilometres
- High-demand routes
- Additional buses are being deployed based on passenger availability