GSRTC

• Owned by: Government of Gujarat 
• Key People: Shri M.A. Gandhi (Vice Chairman & Managing Director), 
• Headquarters: Gujarat Central Office GSRTC, Ranip, Ahmedabad Central ST Workshop, Naroda, Ahmedabad 
• Total Number of Buses Offered by GSRTC: 8,703
• Total Number of Routes Served by GSRTC: 2,82,768
• Started Operating in 1960
• No. of Bus Stations: 226
• Types of Buses Offered: AC Seater, AC Sleeper, Volvo, AC Luxury, Minibus
• Areas Served by GSRTC: Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Goa, Daman, and Diu
• Awards & achievements: Transport Minister’s Road Safety Award (2018-19), Platinum Skoch Award 2019 for command/control centre, Platinum Skoch Award 2019 for Group Booking and in-house bodybuilding, etc.
  

Last updated on 07 February 2024

Here are the latest updates about the GSRTC buses; learn more:

• GSRTC launch Volvo bus from Rajkot to Ahmedabad Airport. The bus has a capacity of 42 seats, with tickets costing Rs 553. The bus departs from Rajkot Bus Depot at 5 p.m. and arrives at Ahmedabad Airport in four hours. According to GSRTC officials, it departs from the airport and arrives in Rajkot at 6 a.m.
• The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation, led by Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel, debuts a cutting-edge double-decker AC electric bus for the first time in the state.
• GSRTC plans to buy 2,500 buses by March 2024. It ordered 1,282 55-seater Ashok Leyland buses, bought chassis for 800 more to build at our workshops, and will manufacture 200 sleeper buses. GSRTC Vice-chairman and Managing Director MA Gandhi said they won't operate an overage bus beyond May 2024.
• During the Diwali festival, the GSRTC runs extra buses for the jewellers of Saurashtra and North Gujarat and the labourers of Dahod and Panchmahal who live in Surat city so that they can quickly travel to their hometowns. Meanwhile, Surat GSRTC will pick up 2500 buses from 5 depots in the town from 7th to 11th November.
• Rajkot's new satellite bus station of GSRTC ( Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation) will open on Bhavnagar Road. This bus station is intended to cater to the bus traffic heading towards the eastern districts from Rajkot.

The Gujarat State Road Transportation Corporation (GSRTC) was founded on 1st May 1960 to provide bus transportation services for commuters within Gujarat and the neighbouring states. The GSRTC has a vast fleet of buses, more than 7,600, and over 220 bus stations. It has been grouped under 16 divisions with more than 125 bus depots. The GSRTC was also awarded the National Fuel Economy Award in 2006-07 by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highway. Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Goa, Dadra Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu service areas where GSRTC buses operate.

The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation has a relatively high frequency of buses to serve passengers throughout the day, ensuring a safe and comfortable travel experience. GSRTC buses' services are not just limited to Gujarat but also cater to passengers travelling to nearby states. They are the passengers' preferred choice due to their punctual and convenient bus services for multiple travel routes. You can also make GSRTC bus online bookings using the redBus application.

Amenities on GSRTC Bus

GSRTC buses intend to provide a comfortable and safe travel experience. Therefore, the buses are well-equipped with all the necessary and basic amenities to boost customer satisfaction. Thus, passengers will have access to all required amenities on the bus. However, the amenities might vary depending upon the type of bus chosen by the passenger. Generally, the buses packed with high-end amenities demand a higher fare than the generic ones. Here is a list of amenities you can expect while travelling by a GSRTC bus.

• Charging point
• Wi-Fi
• Central Television
• Reading light
• Water bottles
• CCTV
• Air conditioner/Fan
• 24*7 Customer support

While the sets mentioned earlier are generally found on GSRTC buses, some buses are also equipped with additional amenities such as Pillows, Personal TV, Blankets, Wet napkins, etc. However, GSRTC amenities are subject to the bus types; check the bus amenities while booking.

Popular Travel Routes Covered by GSRTC Buses

GSRTC has a vast fleet of buses covering over 2,82,700 routes daily within Gujarat and the neighbouring states. The shortest travel route is between KhadaDhar and Umargram, and the longest is between Ahmedabad and Umargram. Some of the significant and popular travel routes covered by these buses include the following:

• Baroda to Surat
• Ahmedabad to Baroda
• Surat to Baroda
• Ankleshwar to Surat
• Ankleshwar to Baroda
• Kamrej to Surat
• Baroda to Ankleshwar
• Surat to Ankleshwar
  

Types of GSRTC Buses

GSRTC provides numerous options regarding the types of buses. You can make GSRTC online bookings easily with trusted service providers like redBus. It also helps you check the availability of various buses for your travel route. Here is a list of multiple types of buses GSRTC offers for passengers.

• Express
• Non-A/C Seater (2+1)
• Sleeper
• Gurjarnagri
• Volvo
• A/C Sleeper (2+1)
• A/C Luxury
• Local Ordinary
• Volvo Sleeper
• Metro Link Service
  

Popular Cities Covered by GSRTC Buses

GSRTC buses cover more than 2,82,700 travel routes daily, covering all major towns and cities across Gujarat and the neighbouring States. The buses have a high frequency and serve the passengers throughout the day. You can easily book a GSRTC online ticket using the redBus application for your destination city. Some of the popular cities covered by the GSRTC buses are mentioned below -

• Gandhinagar
• Surat
• Baroda
• Ahmedabad
• Ankleshwar
• Matar
• Lakhni
• Chhota Udaipur
• Ramji Ka Gol
  

Popular Pilgrimage Destinations with GSRTC

GSRTC buses cover all major cities within Gujarat and the prominent ones in the neighbouring states. You can book a GSRTC bus to travel to cities such as Gandhinagar, Surat, Baroda, Ankleshwar, Godhra, etc. GSRTC offers several bus services for passengers travelling to some of the most popular pilgrimage sites in and around Gujarat. Some of the famous pilgrimage destinations covered by these buses include the following -

• Girnar
• Ambaji
• Mata na Madh
• Bhavnagar
• Palitana
• Pavadgadh
• Dwarka
• Shirdi
• Somnath
• Nathdwara
• Gondal
• Narayan Sarovar
  
  

GSRTC has a good frequency of buses that run all throughout the day ensuring safety and comfort of passengers. GSRTC staff are known for assisting passengers consistently. Travellers prefer GSRTC due to its convenient and on time bus services across various routes.

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Booking GSRTC online bus tickets from redBus is fast and simple. You can book GSRTC ticket by choosing online secured payment options at any time. Every traveller is eligible to ongoing offers and cash backs.