1200 more KSRTC buses for festival rush

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: In anticipation of the upcoming Gowri-Ganesha Festival on September 18, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has unveiled a comprehensive plan to ensure hassle-free travel for the public during the festival period. Recognising the significance of the festival, which falls on September 15, 16, and 17, KSRTC has announced the operation of an additional 1200 buses to supplement its regular services. The additional buses will cater to both intra and interstate travellers, connecting various destinations across Karnataka. Exclusive services will be provided from Bengaluru to places like Dharmastala, Mangaluru, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Hyderabad, and many others. Mysuru Road Bus Station will see special buses heading to Mysuru, Madikeri, and nearby regions. For those planning to travel to Tamil Nadu and Kerala, KSRTC will operate premier special buses from BMTC Bus Station, Shanthinagar (TTMC) to cities such as Chennai, Coimbatore, Ernakulam, and Thrissur. Advanced booking for these special buses can be made online through the KSRTC website, and a discount of 5% is available for group bookings. Moreover, KSRTC has made it convenient for passengers to book advance reservation tickets through 691 counters across Karnataka and neighbouring states.