Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Bihar to Launch Nearly 300 Buses on Inter-State Routes
The Bihar government is adding almost 300 buses to help people travel between Bihar and other states like Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.
These buses will be both air-conditioned and regular, and some will be run by the government while others will be run with help from private companies.
The government is spending money to buy new buses and wants to make it easier for people to visit their homes during festivals like Chhath Puja, Holi, Diwali, and Durga Puja.
They are also asking for more special trains during these times.
Bihar government to launch nearly 300 buses for inter-state routes.
75 AC and 74 deluxe buses to be purchased for Rs 105.82 crore.
150 additional AC buses will operate under a public-private-partnership (PPP) model.
The initiative aims to ease travel for migrants during festive seasons.
The government will request more special trains, especially during major festivals.
- Who
- Bihar government
- What
- Nearly 300 buses to operate on inter-state routes
- When
- Approved on June 24
- Where
- Inter-state routes connected to Bihar
- Why
- To make travel smoother for migrants during festivals
- Total Buses
- Nearly 300
- AC & Deluxe Buses Purchased
- 149
- Cost of Purchased Buses
- Rs 105.82 crore
- PPP Model Buses
- 150 AC buses
- Target Audience
- Migrants during festivals