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Uttar Pradesh to Deploy Extra Buses from Aug 26 for Raksha Bandhan Travel Rush
✍️ India Today
🗓 13 Aug 2026, 11:34 AM
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The Uttar Pradesh government will operate additional buses starting 26 August to ease travel for the Raksha Bandhan holiday.
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced that it will run extra buses from 26 August to accommodate the expected surge in travel during the Raksha Bandhan holiday.
The decision comes as authorities anticipate a significant increase in passenger traffic as families travel to visit relatives and celebrate the festival.
The additional buses will operate on major routes across the state, providing commuters with more options and helping to reduce congestion on roads.
Officials said the move is part of a broader effort to improve public transport services during peak holiday periods.
The decision comes as authorities anticipate a significant increase in passenger traffic as families travel to visit relatives and celebrate the festival.
The additional buses will operate on major routes across the state, providing commuters with more options and helping to reduce congestion on roads.
Officials said the move is part of a broader effort to improve public transport services during peak holiday periods.