Maha Kumbh 2025: UPSRTC To Launch Special Bus Service From January 12

Apart from state buses, private bus owners and associations have been roped in to join the existing fleet for enhanced travel experience of pilgrims.

New Delhi/Noida: The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) will be launching direct buses from Noida in collaboration with the roadways and other departments, much to the relief of pilgrims planning to visit Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. The facility will be implemented from January 12.

Dr Siyaram Verma, Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) of Noida, said apart from the state buses, private bus owners and associations have been roped in to join the existing fleet to provide enhanced travel experience to the pilgrims. With the coordination of bus associations, transport associations and the roadways department, it is expected that devotees will have hassle-free journey to the fairground.

Verma said buses will ply based on the number of passengers and efforts are on to ensure that every passenger can avail this facility. Owners of private buses plying in Gautam Buddha Nagar have been asked by the district administration to cooperate so that the maximum number of tourists can make it to the holy place. Direct buses from Noida to Prayagraj and return have also been arranged.

Verma said the number of buses fixed on the Noida-Prayagraj route will be operated depending on passenger count. Temporary bus stops will be set up along the route for ease of boarding and all passenger-related facilities provided at the permanent and temporary bus stops to avoid last-minute hassles.

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 will begin on January 13 on the auspicious full moon day in Prayagraj for which preparations are in the last leg. The month-long religious congregation will comprise three bathing festivals - the first on Makar Sankranti, on January 14 whereas the biggest bath will take place on January 29 on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya followed by the last bath on February 3 on Vasant Panchami.