One more blow on general public during Diwali festivals. ST buses are run in Gujarat by GSRTC Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation fares will increase by 25 % taking bus fare to 125 %. ST Bus fare will increase with rise in fuel price. Upto Diwali festival rise in bus fare will be restricted by 25 %.
GSRTC has 125 depots, 16 divisions and a Central office / Central Workshop. It has a fleet size of around 8703 buses. GSRTC is operating 31 lakh kilometers daily with 45281 trips and catering daily 22 lakh passengers. It is covering 98% of the villages and 99% population of Gujarat in addition to plying to important destinations outside the state.