KSRTC Deploys 1,500 Special Buses for Gowri-Ganesha Festival Travel in Karnataka

Fast Summary

• KSRTC announces 1,500 additional buses for Gowri and Ganesha festivities on August 26-27, with services operating from August 25 to August 31.
• Outbound buses will connect Bengaluru’s Kempegowda Bus Station to key destinations across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
• Mysuru Road Bus Station will serve areas in Karnataka such as mysuru, Madikeri, and Kushalanagar. Premium services from Shantinagar BMTC TTMC Bus Station will target major cities in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
• KSRTC has introduced a digital advance booking system via its website and counters across karnataka as well as neighboring states like Tamil Nadu,andhra Pradesh,Telangana,Kerala,Puducherry,Maharashtra & Goa.
• Fare discounts of 5% are available for groups of at least four traveling under one ticket; a 10% concession applies for onward-return bookings on the same ticket.
• Passengers are advised to carefully check boarding points on their tickets-departure details have been updated online by KSRTC officials based on demand.

Indian Opinion Analysis
the initiative by KSRTC demonstrates proactive planning ahead of the culturally meaningful Gowri-Ganesha festivities when interstate travel spikes considerably within South India due to pilgrims visiting religious hubs or family gatherings. The addition of extra buses aligns with sustainability goals as public transport reduces dependability on private vehicles during peak traffic periods while catering directly to community demands such urging affordable Package-mobility possible