Himsuta - HRTC

HRTC Himsuta is a luxury bus service operated by the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC). It includes premium Volvo and Scania seater buses used for long-distance travel between Himachal Pradesh and other neighbouring states. 

These buses have push-back seats, A/C cabins, smooth suspensions, and experienced drivers to ensure comfortable travel on highways and hilly routes. Himsuta buses connect cities like Delhi, Chandigarh, Shimla, and Manali, offering affordable, yet luxurious travel options. Let's find out more about Himsuta buses.

The key features of an HRTC Himsuta bus include: 

• Fully air-conditioned passenger cabins with individual air vents for better comfort

• Relaxing pushback seats with leg rests designed for long-distance travel

• Mobile charging points for passenger convenience

• 21-inch central television screen for onboard entertainment

• CCTV surveillance systems to improve passenger safety

• Overhead luggage racks for easy baggage storage

• Smooth air suspension designed for stable highway travel

• Large windows with curtains for better visibility and comfort during the journey

Ticket prices for Himsuta buses can vary depending on factors like route distance and seat availability. Shorter trips usually cost less, while the Himsuta Volvo bus price may be higher for longer routes.

Ticket prices can also depend on when you book your Himsuta bus tickets. During weekends and holidays, demand for the Himsuta bus service is usually higher, which can lead to slightly higher ticket fares. You can check the exact price of a Himsuta bus ticket for your selected route while booking the ticket on redBus. 

Concessions 

The following concessions apply to Himsuta bus bookings:

• Children under the age of 5 years are allowed to travel free, provided they don’t require a seat.

• The Him Bus Plus scheme offers a 5% additional discount on fares of all HRTC buses, including Volvo services. The attached loyalty programme offers cashback for monthly travel as well. 

Refund & Cancellation Policy

HRTC’s cancellation and refund policies apply to any Himsuta bus booking cancellation. Cancellation charges are applicable depending on how early you cancel the bus before it departs from the first boarding point. 

Here are more details on HRTC’s cancellation policy for e-tickets booked online:

Also note that service and reservation charges for e-tickets are non-refundable. For more information on the HRTC’s Himsuta bus booking policies, you can check the details mentioned while booking your bus through redBus.

HRTC’s Himsuta bus service includes two types of luxury buses:

• Volvo (B7R 9400 and recently added 9600)

• Scania 

These seater buses are designed to make long-distance interstate travel feel more comfortable for passengers. While the service name remains the same, the coach type may vary between Volvo and Scania buses depending on the route and fleet availability. 

Seating Arrangements

• HRTC’s Himsuta buses are equipped with comfortable push-back seats

• Each Himsuta bus has a 2+2 seating arrangement with two seats on either side of the aisle

• There is good spacing between seats to ensure ample legroom on long journeys

• The seating capacity of buses varies depending on the bus type, but may be around 41 to 44 seats

You can check the seat layout of your preferred bus on redBus while booking your HRTC Himsuta bus tickets online.

HRTC has introduced tracking systems for several of its bus services to help passengers monitor the location of their buses. The Himsuta is one such bus service that comes with a live tracking facility. 

You can track your bus in real time and check the estimated time of arrival using the official HRTC website. On the official website, type in your route number for the journey to track your bus. 

If you have completed your Himsuta bus booking online through redBus, you will receive the tracking information before the journey starts. You can use the ‘Track my Bus’ feature on the redBus app/website to check the current location of your bus and plan your travel accordingly.