Surat ST Division earns ₹2.59 crore in 4 days of Diwali

The Surat ST Division has proved to be a boon for passengers heading to their hometowns during the Diwali festival. According to a report by Sandesh, the Surat ST Division has set a new earning record by generating a substantial revenue of ₹2.59 crore in a short span of just 4 days.

During the peak festival days, a total of 1,214 bus trips were successfully operated on various routes. During this period, a total of 51,518 passengers from Surat and surrounding areas benefited from safe and affordable travel via ST buses. Compared to the higher fares charged by private travels, the additional buses of the ST Division provided relief to the passengers.

In addition to regular buses, special arrangements were made for passengers travelling towards Saurashtra, North Gujarat, Central Gujarat, and Panchmahal. Notably, additional buses heading from Surat towards Amreli, Bhavnagar, Junagadh, Rajkot, Dahod, Godhra, and Chhota Udepur ran housefull, enabling passengers to reach their hometowns without any difficulty.

Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) carried out the task of providing public transport services in the state. It operates as the state government's primary corporation in the road transport sector.