IndiaPosted at: Nov 12 2026 10:33PM


Delhi, Bihar join hands to run 77 buses for Chhath rush; subsidised fares announced

New Delhi, Nov 12 (UNI) In a major relief to people travelling to Bihar for Chhath Puja, the Delhi and Bihar governments have joined hands to facilitate affordable interstate bus services, with 77 buses being deployed in the initial phase from Anand Vihar Bus Terminal.
The initiative aims to ease the festive rush and provide passengers, particularly those from Bihar and Poorvanchal living in Delhi, with safe and affordable travel options.
The services will connect Delhi with five major divisions of Bihar, with subsidised fares across different categories of buses.
Delhi Transport Minister Dr Pankaj Kumar Singh said the initial fleet comprises 36 buses for Muzaffarpur, 13 for Patna, 12 for Purnea, 10 for Gaya and six for Darbhanga.
To provide financial relief to passengers during the festive season, fares have been reduced across Non-AC Seater, Non-AC Sleeper, AC Seater and AC Sleeper categories. Depending on the route and type of bus, the reductions range from Rs 134 to Rs 1,028.
On the Delhi-Patna route, for instance, the fare for a Non-AC Seater bus has been reduced from Rs 1,615 to Rs 1,221, while that for an AC Seater service has come down from Rs 1,980 to Rs 1,361.
Highlighting the cultural and emotional significance of Chhath Puja, Singh said lakhs of people from Bihar and Poorvanchal residing in Delhi travel to their native places to celebrate the festival with their families. "Under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Delhi Government is committed to working in coordination with the Bihar Government to ensure that passengers can travel home safely and affordably.
"The introduction of subsidised fares and additional bus services is an important step towards making public transport more accessible during the festive season," he said.
The minister said the two governments were also working towards a proposed Reciprocal Transport Agreement that envisages 18 interstate routes connecting Delhi with major destinations across Bihar. These include Patna, Gaya, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Purnea, Araria, Kishanganj, Buxar, Nawada, Madhubani and Biharsharif.
Under the proposed arrangement, buses will operate in both directions, with a permit quota of 12 buses each for Delhi and Bihar on every route. Several services will also connect through major transit points in Uttar Pradesh, including Noida, Agra, Lucknow, Kanpur, Gorakhpur and Varanasi.
Emphasising passenger safety and environmental sustainability, Singh said the proposed agreement would allow only BS-VI-compliant, CNG and electric buses to operate on these routes.
The buses would also be required to have vehicle location tracking devices and emergency buttons to strengthen passenger safety. The agreement further provides for mutual recognition of tickets issued by the two states and is proposed to remain valid for 10 years, subject to applicable legal provisions.
Singh said the initial deployment of 77 buses would be closely monitored to assess passenger demand and operational requirements, with additional routes and services to be introduced in phases.
"Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, we are committed to expanding interstate green connectivity and enhancing passenger convenience. More routes will be added in phases based on passenger demand," he said.
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