The Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) is planning to launch its first international bus service, connecting Jaipur, Rajasthan’s capital, with Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Discussions for this route have recently commenced, aiming to start the service by the end of 2024.
Procurement of New AC Buses
- RSRTC is set to procure over 70 air-conditioned buses, including several deluxe AC buses.
- Deployment plans for these new buses include the Jaipur-Kathmandu route.
Official Statements and Developments
- RSRTC MD and Chairman, Sreya Guha, confirmed the proposal for the new route, acknowledging the extensive paperwork and permits required.
- Jyoti Chauhan, RSRTC Executive Director (Traffic), emphasized the need for a feasibility report and necessary formalities following the ongoing elections.
Potential Routes Under Consideration
- Jaipur to Kathmandu via New Delhi
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- This route leverages RSRTC’s existing Jaipur-New Delhi services.
- From New Delhi, the bus would follow the Delhi to Kathmandu route used by the Delhi Transport Corporation and private operators.
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- Jaipur to Kathmandu via Sonauli
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- RSRTC currently operates a daily service to Sonauli, a town at the Indo-Nepal border in Uttar Pradesh.
- The Nepal government is upgrading the Sonauli-Kathmandu road to a four-lane highway, making this a feasible option once completed.
RSRTC will finalize the route and complete the necessary formalities post-elections. The introduction of this international service aims to enhance connectivity and offer a new travel option between Jaipur and Kathmandu.
Source : timesofindia
