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 huge 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 award for fuel economy in the year 2006-07 by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highway. Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Goa, Dadra and 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. The services of GSRTC buses are not just limited to Gujarat but also cater to passengers travelling to nearby states. It is the passenger's preferred choice due to its punctual and convenient bus services for multiple travel routes. You can also make GSRTC bus online booking 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. Therefore, 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; make sure to check the bus amenities while booking.
Popular Travel Routes Covered by GSRTC
GSRTC has a huge 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 major 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
The above-mentioned travel routes are among the popular ones covered by GSRTC buses on a daily basis and also have a high frequency of buses. Therefore, you must download the redBus application to check the GSRTC bus timings anytime.
Types of GSRTC Buses
GSRTC provides numerous options to choose from regarding 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 offered by GSRTC 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 make GSRTC online ticket booking 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 make a GSRTC bus booking for travelling 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
- Nasik
- Nathdwara
- Gondal
- Narayan Sarovar
GSRTC Bus Tracking
On redBus, it is easy to track the current location and status of your GSRTC bus. In addition, the platform offers the 'Track My Bus' feature, with the help of which passengers can get instant updates on their GSRTC bus and reach the boarding point in time. You can also share the GSRTC bus live location with your loved ones to keep them updated about your safety.
