HRTC to run 266 special buses for Diwali

Shimla: The Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) will operate 266 special buses from Delhi, Chandigarh and Baddi to various destinations in Himachal Pradesh on Nov 6 and 7 to facilitate the return of people home for Diwali, deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri said on Thursday.Of the total services, 134 buses will operate on Nov 6 and 132 on Nov 7. On Nov 6, 42 buses will depart from Delhi, 69 from Chandigarh and 23 from Baddi. On Nov 7, HRTC will run 49 buses from Delhi, 63 from Chandigarh and 20 from Baddi. Preparations are underway to ensure convenient travel for passengers during the festive rush. Agnihotri said the special services had been planned to help people living and working outside the state celebrate Diwali with their families. He added that HRTC would maintain minimum bus services on Diwali, which falls on Nov 8. Services on important routes, including Delhi and Chandigarh, would continue as required, while buses within Himachal Pradesh would operate until 4 pm. The deputy chief minister said HRTC remained committed to providing convenient transport facilities and ensuring that passengers could travel home safely during the festive season.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Chandigarh | Silver Rate in Chandigarh | Bank Holidays in Chandigarh | Public Holidays in Chandigarh | Chandigarh AQI | Weather in Chandigarh | Petrol Price in Chandigarh | Diesel Price in Chandigarh | CNG Price in Chandigarh | LPG Price in ChandigarhStay updated with the latest Chandigarh news. Download the TOI App.