# Mizoram-Manipur bus link resumes after 3 years on 1 Oct

2026-09-30T07:42:21+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 1 independent outlet

Passenger bus services between Mizoram and Manipur, suspended for over three years after the 2023 ethnic violence, resume on 1 October. Mizoram Transport Minister Vanlalhlana flagged off two 21-seater buses on Tuesday (6 October 2026) from the Transport Office in Chaltlang. The inter-state service will run daily between Sairang near Aizawl and Lamka in Manipur’s Churachandpur district, covering about 360 km in roughly 12 hours, with a fare of Rs 2,500. Vanlalhlana cited hardships amid the Manipur conflict and underlined the need for unity among Zo kindred tribes, including Kuki-Zo-Hmar communities. The operator, VK Tawna Travels, will offer online booking via its mobile app. Inter-state bus links between Manipur and Assam and Nagaland had already resumed on 21 August. National Highway-2 and NH-37 remain critical routes connecting Manipur with the rest of the country.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

The resumption fills a travel gap that has stranded communities since the 2023 ethnic violence. The 360-km, 12-hour route and Rs 2,500 fare position it as a lifeline for the Zo kindred tribes across both states, not merely a convenience. The source does not clarify capacity utilisation expectations or whether the service will cover fuel and security costs in a conflict-prone zone. The next concrete milestone is the scheduled first run on 1 October.

## Coverage

- assamtribune.com <https://assamtribune.com/north-east/after-3-years-mizoram-manipur-bus-link-returns-oct-1-with-two-21-seaters-1618889>
  Neutral report on a transport restart, with official quotes only.

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