Mukesh Agnihotri announces 266 special HRTC buses for Diwali

The Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) will operate 266 additional bus services from Delhi, Chandigarh and Baddi to various parts of Himachal Pradesh on November 6 and 7 to help people return home for Diwali. Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri announced the arrangement, aimed at managing the festive rush and providing more travel options.

According to the HRTC management, 134 additional services will operate on November 6 and 132 on November 7. Of the total 266 services, 91 will depart from Delhi, 132 from Chandigarh and 43 from Baddi.

On November 6, the corporation will operate 42 additional buses from Delhi, 69 from Chandigarh and 23 from Baddi. On November 7, the schedule includes 49 buses from Delhi, 63 from Chandigarh and 20 from Baddi. These services will connect passengers to various destinations across the state.

HRTC has also announced changes to local bus operations on Diwali. All local bus services will remain suspended from 5 pm on November 8 until 8 am on November 9.

However, special long-distance services will operate on the evening of November 8. HRTC will run one bus service each from Delhi to Shimla, Dharamshala, Kullu, Mandi and Chamba, with corresponding return services.

Passengers have been advised to plan their journeys in advance and check the corporation’s official website for booking and other travel-related information.