A surge in travel demand is observed across India as the country enters its election season. Increased bookings for air and bus travel are reported, especially from metro cities to tier 1 and 2 cities like Patna, Jaipur, Kochi, and Assam. The rise in demand is attributed to migrant workers traveling back home to cast their votes. Airfare data shows significant year-on-year increases, with some routes experiencing up to 39% surge in fares. Similarly, bus travel trends indicate a notable increase in demand across various States. Published on The Hindu Business Line website.
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