CRUT announces special bus service for Rath Yatra 2024

Bhubaneswar, July 5: The highly anticipated Rath Yatra festival is scheduled to kick off this Sunday. To facilitate devotees, Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) will offer a special bus service during the festivities. A fleet of 33 buses will operate on 7 inter-city routes and 1 intra-city route from July 7th to 9th, 2024, and again from July 15th to 17th, 2024.

These buses will run regularly from Khordha, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, and Kakatpur to Talabania Bus Stand in Puri. The fare for inter-city routes will be a flat Rs. 80 for non-AC buses and Rs. 100 for AC buses. Additionally, Route No. 53 will be modified to Route 53 E, serving as a shuttle service within the city from Malatipatpur to Talabania Bus Stand, Puri, with a flat fare of Rs. 20.

During the Rath Yatra period (July 7th-9th and July 15th-17th, 2024), services on Routes AE1, AE2, 60, 61, and 52 will be suspended, resuming regular operations from July 10th to 14th, 2024.

CRUT assures devotees of a seamless travel experience with buses operating throughout the day at regular intervals. They encourage everyone to stay updated via their social media platforms and website for further information on services and schedules.