Pink Bus Service Set to Launch in Patna from June

National News: Keeping in mind the safety and convenience of women passengers in the capital Patna, the state government has taken a big step. Pink bus service is starting on the roads of the capital from June 2025, which will be reserved exclusively for women and girl students. This service will be operated on the major routes of Patna and it will also be expanded to other cities of the state in a phased manner.

First pink bus will run from Gandhi Maidan

In the first phase, 20 pink buses have been brought, out of which 10 buses are ready to operate in Patna. The first bus will run on the route from Gandhi Maidan to Danapur station. Apart from this, buses will also run on major routes like AIIMS, Patna Sahib, Kurji from Gandhi Maidan.

Buses will be operated every day from 7 am to 8 pm and their fuel will be CNG, which also reflects awareness towards the environment.

Affordable fare and monthly pass facility

• The Transport Department has made the fare very accessible for women passengers.
• Monthly pass for girl students will be available for ₹400.
• A pass of ₹550 will be available for working women.
• At the same time, ticket charges for daily travellers have been kept between ₹6 to ₹25.

This makes it clear that the pink bus service will become a new option for affordable, safe and accessible travel.

Both safety and convenience ensured

Many modern facilities have been provided in the buses keeping in mind the safety of women.

• CCTV cameras,
• Panic button,
• Mobile charging point,
• Microphone system and

All features will be under the control of the driver.

These facilities will ensure that women feel completely safe and comfortable during the journey.

These will be the major routes

• Gandhi Maidan → Danapur Station (via Magadh Mahila College, Saguna Mor)
• Gandhi Maidan → AIIMS Hospital (via Anisabad, Phulwari Chowk)
• Gandhi Maidan → Patna Sahib Station (via NMCH, Tent City Mor)
• Gandhi Maidan → Danapur Bus Stand (via AN College, Kurji, Digha)

Expansion to other cities soon

After Patna, this service will also be started in major cities like Bhagalpur, Purnia and Muzaffarpur. The Bihar government has given priority to this scheme in the budget for the year 2025-26 to ensure the right of women to travel safely in their cities.

Patna's Pink Bus Scheme is emerging as a symbol of safety, convenience and self-reliance. This initiative will not only provide safe travel to women but will also boost their confidence. In the coming time, this scheme will become an example of positive change in the transport sector of Bihar.