West Bengal fourth most populous state in India, is connected to Bihar, Jharkhand, Assam, Odisha, and Sikkim. As a result, many people travel to West Bengal to travel. To improve the Transportation service in West Bengal, Calcutta state Tramways Company and Calcutta State Transport Corporation, and West Bengal Surface transportation company merged in 2016 and formed West Bengal Transport Corporation.
WBTC CTC has a fleet of 1,337 buses and 400 AC buses. The state government of West Bengal directly manages WBTC CTC. WBTC CTC has also started a 24X7 bus service for the residents of Kolkata. Since then, WBTC has been responsible for providing public transport services in the state of West Bengal, and its CTC buses have played a crucial role in connecting the people of the state with their destinations. Over the years, WBTC has continued to upgrade its fleet and services. Today, it operates a large fleet of buses, including air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned buses, to cater to the travel needs of people of all classes.
Amenities on WBTC CTC buses
WBTC CTC has the best-in-class buses. It is known for its affordable services. You can book a WBTC CTC bus on the redBus app. You can also choose the amenities you want on your bus. Some of the popular facilities present in a WBTC CTC bus are listed here:
- Reading lights
- Water Bottles
- Television
- Seat pouch
- Air-conditioning
- Pillows
- WiFi
- Blankets
- Comfortable seating
In recent years, WBTC has made significant investments in upgrading its fleet, improving its infrastructure, and enhancing its services to provide a better travel experience for its customers. It has also introduced many initiatives to make bus travel more convenient and accessible, such as online ticket booking, mobile ticketing, and real-time tracking of buses.
Most Popular Routes by WBTC CTC
West Bengal is home to some of the most popular cities. Also, it is surrounded by different states with famous and busy cities. WBTC CTC has built connectivity in terms of buses for these cities. You can easily commute from one city to another via WBTC CTC buses. Some of the popular travel routes are:
- Digha to Kolkata
- Barasat to Digha
- Durgapur to Kolkata
- Asansol to Kolkata
- Raniganj to Kolkata
- Kolkata to Durgapur
- Asansol to Barasat
- Kolkata to Bakkhali
- Barasat to Asansol
- Kolkata to Asansol
- Digha to Habra
- Durgapur to Barasat
There are several routes on which WBTC CTC is operational. You can check the list of routes on the redBus app or the redBus website.
Types of WBTC (CTC)Buses
WBTC (CTC) owns several buses that run in the eastern part of India. The fleet includes different kinds of buses and tries to serve different audiences. You can check the types of buses on the redBus website or the redBus app:
- Volvo Buses: These WBTC (CTC) buses are known for their comfort. With the redBus app, you can book a Volvo bus. The WBTC CTC Volvo buses provide the best in class travel services to people travelling to or from West Bengal.
- AC Seater Bus: These buses have a 2+2 seating arrangement. Also, these are entirely air-conditioned and are ideal if you are looking forward to travelling during summer.
- Non-AC Seater buses: WBTC (CTC) buses again have a 2+2 seating arrangement. These buses are more affordable. Thousands of people travel on these buses within West Bengal and also outside West Bengal.
- WBTC (CTC) Sleeper buses: These buses are ideal for a long journey. They give you ample space to lie down and rest.
- So what are you waiting for? First, book your WBTC (CTC) bus tickets with redBus, an official booking partner for the West Bengal Transport Corporation. Also, you can choose your preferred bus based on your needs and budget.
Popular Cities Covered by WBTC (CTC)
WBTC (CTC) connects different cities located in other states. A WBTC (CTC) bus covers different routes and can be quickly booked using the redBus app. Some of the popular cities where WBTC (CTC) is operational are:
- Kolkata
- Digha
- Asansol
- Bakkhali
- Barasat
- Raniganj
- Mayapur
- Habra
- Durgapur
- Haldia
- Burdwan
- Namkhana
- Suri
- Bishnupur
Apart from these cities, there are several other cities where WBTC - CTC buses operate. Enter your preferred route to find out the available buses on the road.
Popular Pilgrimage Destinations with WBTC (CTC)
WBTC (CTC) covers different cities and places. It also takes passengers to cities that have pilgrimage destinations. You can book a WBTC (CTC) bus to go to these places. Some of the most important pilgrimage destinations are Kalighat, Gangasagar, Hooghly, Habra, and Digha. You can use redBus to book your bus tickets to these popular destinations. Popular Pilgrimage Destinations that the WBTC-CTC services are as follows:
- Mayapur ISKON: The ISKON temple at Mayapur is the largest in the world. Frequented by Hindu devotees and tourists, several WBTC-CTC buses run from Kolkata, Kolkata Airport, and Barasat to Mayapur ISKON.
- Jayrambati: Jayrambati is particularly famous for the Jayrambati Math, started by Shri. Ramkrishna Dev, which houses the holy Shri Shri Matri Mandir. WBTC - CTC has bus routes from Kolkata to Jayrambati.
- Bishnupur: Bishnupur is a famous Hindu pilgrimage destination with several temples, such as the Mrinmoyee temple, the Jorbangla temple, and the Shyam Rai temple. WBTC -CTC has buses running from Kolkata to Bishnupur.
How to Book a WBTC (CTC) bus on redBus?
A WBTC (CTC) bus ticket can be quickly booked online using the redBus app or by visiting the official redBus website.
- Use the options to select your source city and the destination city.
- Choose a date for departure and a pick-up point, and then click on search.
- Pick a WBTC (CTC) bus which suits your timing preference.
- Filter your results based on your travel preferences. For example, select that option in the filter if you want to travel on a bus with AC.
- You can also select WBTC (CTC) as your service operator if you only want to travel on a government bus.
- Select your bus and then select the seat of your choice
- Make payment using your convenient payment options to book your bus ticket.
