Patna Pink Bus Service: Fare, Routes, Features, Operational Hours – All You Need to Know

Patna: The Bihar government has introduced Pink Buses exclusively for women in four cities—Patna, Muzaffarpur, Purnia, and Bhagalpur. These buses will be operational from April and were announced in the state budget.

The initiative, launched by the Bihar State Road Transport Corporation (BSRTC), will initially operate eight Pink Buses in Patna, while Muzaffarpur, Purnia, and Bhagalpur will each have four buses.

The buses will run from 6 AM to 9 PM and aim to provide safe public transport for women in urban areas.

Features of Pink Buses

As the name suggests, these mini CNG buses will be pink in color and designed with enhanced security measures for women. Trained female staff will be deployed in key roles, including drivers, conductors, and maintenance personnel.

Special safety features include:

-CCTV cameras for onboard security
- GPS tracking for real-time location monitoring
- Panic buttons under every seat, allowing passengers to alert the nearest police station or control room in case of an emergency
- 22-seat capacity for a comfortable commute

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Fare Charges and Routes

The fare structure will be finalized once operations commence, but reports suggest ticket prices may range from ₹6 to ₹25.

In Patna, the buses will cover key locations, including women’s colleges, schools, hospitals, and railway stations.

Initially, the service will operate on three routes in Patna:
    1.    Patna City – Danapur
    2.    Bypass – Kankarbagh – Rajendranagar – Anisabad – Phulwari
    3.    Boring Road – Patliputra – Kurji – Digha

A bus will be available every hour on each route.

With GPS tracking and panic alarms, full-scale operations are expected to begin in early April.