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Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation

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Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation
ગુજરાત રાજ્ય માર્ગ વાહનવ્યવહાર નિગમ
ParentGovernment of Gujarat
Founded1 May 1960; 64 years ago (1960-05-01)[1]
Headquarters
Service areaGujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Goa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu
Service typeBus, Public Transportation
Stations263[1]
Depots125[1]
Fleet8703
Daily ridership22,09,000 (2017–18)[3]
Fuel typeDiesel, CNG, Electric
Chief executive- (Chairman)[4]
Vice-Chairman & Managing DirectorM. A. Gandhi IAS[5]
Websitewww.gsrtc.in

Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation, abbreviated GSRTC, is a Government State Transport Undertaking of Gujarat for passengers facilitating with road public transport in moffusil / city services. GSRTC operates within the state of Gujarat, India and neighboring states. It has a fleet of 8703 buses.

Overview

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Central Bus Station of Ahmedabad

GSRTC has been incorporated since 1 May 1960 with 7 divisions, 76 depots and 7 divisional workshops, which has been expanding. The public undertaking is covering 98% of the villages and 99% population of Gujarat in addition to plying to major cities of the country (in long-distance routes).

Infrastructure across the state:

  • 16 divisions
  • 125 depots
  • 263 bus stations
  • 1554 pickup stands

Daily operation with:

  • 40,000 employees
  • 8703 buses
  • 8500 schedules
  • 47462 trips
  • 32.50 lakhs km
  • 25 lakhs passengers (99.5%) of population
  • It covers 18,551 (99.33%) villages of Gujarat out of total 18,676 villages
  • It has iconic one-of-its-kind Bus Ports in 6 major cities of Gujarat
  • Technological up-gradation in major departments i.e. IT, technical, HR etc.
  • GSRTC daily facilitates 13 lakh obligatory passengers including students out of total 25 lakh passengers by operating 8530 obligatory trips.

Divisions

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GSRTC has 16 divisions:

Also in Ahmedabad division Gandhinagar depot has some special buses referred as Vikas Route.

Depots

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Division Depots
Ahmedabad Ahmedabad, Chandola, Bareja, Sanand, Viramgam, Dholka, Dhandhuka, Bavla, Dahegam, Gandhinagar.
Amreli Amreli, Savarkundla, Bagasara, Una, Dhari, Rajula, Kodinar.
Vadodara Vadodara, Chhota Udaipur, Bodeli, Padra, Karjan, Dabhoi, Vaghodia.
Bhavnagar Bhavnagar, Talaja, Mahuva, Palitana, Gariadhar, Gadhada, Botad, Barwala.
Bhuj Bhuj, Mandvi, Mundra, Anjar, Bhachau, Rapar, Naliya, Nakhatrana.
Bharuch Bharuch, Jambusar, Ankleshwar, Zaghadia, Rajpipla.
Godhra Godhra, Dahod, Lunawada, Santrampur, Zalod, Halol, Baria.
Himmatnagar Himmatnagar, Idar, Bhiloda, Modasa, Khedbrahma, Prantij, Bayad, Mansa
Rajkot Rajkot, Gondal, Surendranagar, Chotila, Limbdi, Morbi, Dhrangadhra, Jasdan, Wankaner
Jamnagar Jamnagar, Dwarka, Khambhaliya, Dhrol, Jamjodhpur
Junagadh Junagadh, Porbandar, Veraval, Upleta, Keshod, Dhoraji, Mangrol, Bantwa, Jetpur
Mehsana Mehsana, Visnagar, Kadi, Becharaji, Kalol, Vadnagar, Chanasma, Kheralu, Harij, Patan, Unjha, Vijapur
Nadiad Nadiad, Anand, Borsad, Khambhat, Dakor, Balasinor, Kheda, Kapadvanj, Mahudha, Matar, Petlad.
Palanpur Palanpur, Ambaji, Deesa, Siddhpur, Tharad, Radhanpur, Deodar.
Surat Surat-1, Surat-2, Bardoli, Mandvi, Songadh, Olpad.
Valsad Valsad, Navsari, Bilimora, Vapi, Dharampur, Ahwa.

New Bus Terminals

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Vadodara Bus Station

It is as per the vision of the Prime Minister when he was the Chief Minister of Gujarat to facelift the bus terminals with facilities that are available at international airports. The government has already built six such bus terminals - two in Ahmedabad at Gita Mandir and Ranip, two in Vadodara at Central and Makarpura, at Surat and Mehsana.

Central Bus station of Ahmedabad

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani now proposed to build ten modern district level bus terminals at Amreli, Bhuj, Bharuch, Rajkot, Nadiad, Navsari, Modasa, Patan and Palanpur at a cost of Rs.913.30-crore with facilities for commercial activities. Boat jetties are also planned along with helipads. Every bus station will offer direct flights to Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru. GSRTC is training its drivers to fly helicopters and planes to start service. All these ten bus terminals, to be designed, built, operated and transfer model, will have a digital display, variable message sign boards, CCTV cameras, surveillance system, deluxe waiting hall, tourist information centre, cloakrooms, restaurants, food courts, plaza, budget hotels, and multiplex for commercial activities, besides Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) administrative office, parcel room, maintenance workshop and fuel pumps. The bus terminals will have a clause for maintenance and repairs as and when required for 30 years.

Passenger

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GSRTC purchased 1500+ new buses including air conditioned, Sleeper coaches Volvo buses in 2009 and also purchased 1000+ new Intercity Mini buses in 2017.[6] GSRTC daily 28 lakh kilometre with 40000 trips and catering daily 24 lakh passengers ... GSRTC provides online and mobile phone ticket booking facility.[7][8] It also provides wi-fi internet service in Volvo buses for free.[9] Currently the fleet of buses having online ticket booking facility includes Express, Gurjarnagri, Sleeper and Volvo buses.[10]

CCC GSRTC
Command & Control Center, Central Office, Ranip, Ahmedabad,Gujarat

Command & Control Center and IT Initiatives

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GSRTC has established its Command & Control Center of GSRTC at Central Office, Ranip, Ahmedabad. 24 × 7 rigorous monitoring of various parameters in CCC (Command & Control Center) & DCCC (Division Command & Control Center) through various IT tools, i.e.,

  • GPS based Integrated Vehicle Tracking & Passenger Information System
  • Integrated Depot Management System
  • Online Passenger Reservation System
  • Inventory Management System
  • Electronic Ticketing Machine
  • Discipline & Appeal Management System
  • MIS Generation
  • Automated Fuel Management System
  • Automated Driver Testing System
  • CCTV Camera-based Surveillance Vigilance System
  • Swatchh Bharat Abhiyan Mobile App
  • 24 × 7 toll-free helpdesk with IVRS
  • Online Grievance Redressal
  • MPLS – VPN

Technical

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It has built up many technical facilities. Including:

  • Three level maintenance and repair facility - 126 depot workshops, 16 divisional workshops and a central workshop
  • 7 Tyre retreading plant

Services

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Volvo Services

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Intercity Services

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etc. and many more Intercity services to and from major cities of Gujarat.

Service types

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  • Volvo Seater and Sleeper
  • A. C. Seater and Sleeper
  • Non A. C. Sleeper (2+1)
  • Gurjar Nagri Express
  • Deluxe Express
  • Midi Bus (Mini Distance bus)
  • Luxury Coach
  • Electric Intercity Bus
  • Double Decker Electric Bus
  • Ordinary

Buses used & awards

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Buses used

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Awards

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Sir No Type of Trophy Awarded Year in Which Awarded
1 Highest Improvement in Diesel KMPL 1978-79 Winner
2 Highest Improvement in Diesel KMPL 1979-80 Winner
3 Highest Improvement in Diesel KMPL 1980-81 Winner
4 Highest Improvement in Diesel KMPL 1981-82 CERT. Only
5 Highest Achievement in Diesel KMPL 1982-83 Winner
6 Highest Achievement in Diesel KMPL 1983-84 Winner
7 Highest Achievement in Diesel KMPL 1984-85 Winner
8 Highest Achievement in Diesel KMPL 1985-86 JT. Winner
9 Highest Achievement in Diesel KMPL 1986-87 Winner
10 Highest Achievement in Diesel KMPL 1987-88 Winner
11 Highest Improvement in Diesel KMPL 1987-88 3rd Rank
12 Highest Achievement in Diesel KMPL 1988-89 Winner
13 Highest Achievement in Diesel KMPL 1989-90 Winner
14 Highest Achievement in Diesel KMPL 1990-91 Winner
15 Highest Achievement in Diesel KMPL 1991-92 Winner
16 Highest Achievement in Diesel KMPL 1992-93 Winner
17 Highest Achievement in Diesel KMPL 1993-94 Winner
18 Highest Achievement in Diesel KMPL 1994-95 Runner Up
19 Highest Achievement in Diesel KMPL 1995-96 Runner Up
20 Highest Achievement in Diesel KMPL 1996-97 Runner Up
21 Consistent Improvement Diesel KMPL 1996-97 SPL. Award
22 Highest Achievement in Diesel KMPL 1997-98 Runner Up
23 Highest Improvement In City Services - Surat For Diesel KMPL 1997-98 (ASRTU)
24 Highest Diesel KMPL 1998-99 Winner
25 Highest Diesel KMPL 1999-2000 Winner
26 Highest Diesel KMPL 2000-01 Winner
27 Highest Diesel KMPL 2001-02 Winner
28 Highest Diesel KMPL 2002-03 Winner
29 Maximum Improvement In KMPL (Urban Services) 2006-07 Winner
30 Maximum Improvement In Vehicle Productivity (Mofissil Services) 2006-07 Winner
31 Maximum Improvement In KMPL (Urban Services Ahmedabad) 2007-08 Winner
32 Maximum Improvement In KMPL (Urban Services) 2007-08 Runner Up
33 Highest In KMPL (Mofissil Services) 2007-08 Runner Up
34 Highest Diesel KMPL (Mofissil Services) 2008-09 Winner
35 Maximum Improvement In KMPL (Mofissil Services) 2008-09 Winner
36 Maximum Improvement In KMPL (Urban Services Baroda) 2008-09 Winner
37 Maximum Improvement in Type Performance (Mofissil Services) 2008-09 Winner
38 Highest Diesel KMPL (Mofissil Services) 2009-10 Winner
39 Highest Diesel KMPL (Mofissil Services) 2010-11 Winner
40 Maximum Improvement in Vehicle Productivity (Mofissil Services) 2011-12 Winner
41 Highest Diesel KMPL (Mofissil Services. Group-ll Having Fleet Strength-40001 to 10000) 2011-12 Winner
42 Highest Diesel KMPL (Mofissil Services. Group-ll Having Fleet Strength-40001 to 10000) 2012-13 Winner
43 Highest KMPL in Fuel Efficiency - Urban Services for the year 2013-14 Ahmedabad City 2013-14 Winner
44 Maximum Improvement in KMPL - Urban Services for the year 2013-14 Ahmedabad City 2013-14 Winner
45 Minimum Operational Cost (Without the element of tax) Mofussil Services. Group-ll (STUs having fleet between 4001 and 10000) for the year 2013-14 2013-14 Winner
46 Highest KMPL in Fuel Efficiency (5.42) for the year 2013-14 among the STUs operating Mofussil Services. Group-ll (STUs Having fleet between 4001 and 10000) for the fourth consecutive year 2013-14 Winner
47 Best Practice of Safety at Work Place. National Level Award 2014-15 Winner
48 Highest KMPL in fuel efficiency - Urban service for the year 2014-15 Ahmedabad city 2014-15 Winner
49 Minimum Operational Cost (Without the element of tax) Mofussil services. Group-ll (STUs having fleet between 4001 and 10000) for the year 2014-15 2014-15 Winner
50 Minimum Operational Cost (Without the element of tax) Mofussil services. Group-ll (STUs having fleet between 4001 and 10000) for the year 2015-16 2015-16 Winner

References

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  1. ^ a b c "About us". GSRTC. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
  2. ^ "GSRTC contact number".
  3. ^ "GSRTC performance". GSRTC. October 2009. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
  4. ^ "Leadership". GARTC. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
  5. ^ "Gujarat : Three IAS officers shifted, M A Gandhi is VC&MD, GSRTC". Legend Officers. 7 February 2022. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
  6. ^ "GSRTC gets 1,500 new buses". The Times of India. TNN. 8 February 2009. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
  7. ^ Thakkar, Mitul (20 July 2005). "GSRTC to launch online ticket booking". Business Standard. Ahmedabad. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
  8. ^ "Booking GSRTC ticket through mobile phone to be possible". DeshGujarat.com. 12 August 2011. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
  9. ^ "Now, surf the internet on GSRTC's Rajkot-Ahmedabad buses". The Times of India. Rajkot. TNN. 18 December 2011. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 16 February 2013.
  10. ^ "Book GSRTC E-Tickets online easily". www.gsrtctimetable.in. Ahmedabad. 19 November 2016. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
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