Bihar is set to launch women-only Pink Bus services across four major cities starting mid-June 2025. The Bihar State Road Transport Corporation (BSRTC) has confirmed that permit distribution is currently in progress and will continue through May.

All the pink buses have been brought from Ropar, Punjab, and are fully ready for operations. In the first phase, 20 pink buses will begin service — 10 in Patna and the remaining 10 in Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, and Purnia.

Routes Finalized for Patna

In Patna, each bus will begin its route from Gandhi Maidan, covering key urban corridors:

  • Gandhi Maidan → Danapur Station → Bailey Road
  • Gandhi Maidan → Patna AIIMS (via Patna Station)
  • Gandhi Maidan → Patna Sahib Station (via Rajendranagar)
  • Gandhi Maidan → Danapur Bus Stand (via A.N. College)
  • Gandhi Maidan → Danapur Bus Stand (via Rajapur Pul)

This special service is a step toward safer and more accessible public transport for women across the state.

To learn more, check out our detailed piece on the bihar pink bus service.

166 Deluxe Buses Also Set to Launch This Month

Alongside pink buses, the BSRTC will also begin operating 166 deluxe buses starting this month. These deluxe buses will:

  • Connect all 102 sub-divisions of Bihar to their respective district headquarters
  • Have trained drivers already assigned
  • Be fully ready for launch, pending final inauguration date

These efforts aim to improve connectivity and travel comfort across urban and semi-urban regions.

Did You Know?

  • This is the first time Bihar is launching city-based women-only buses.
  • Pink buses are being introduced in 4 cities, with 100 more planned by October.
  • Deluxe buses are meant to bridge the district–subdivision gap across Bihar.

FAQs

When will pink buses start running?

From the second week of June 2025, after permit issuance completes in May.

Which cities will have pink buses in the first phase?

Patna, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, and Purnia.

Where do Patna pink buses start from?

All buses start from Gandhi Maidan, with different routes across the city.

What is the purpose of deluxe buses?

To connect all 102 subdivisions to their district headquarters using well-equipped buses.

How many deluxe buses are being introduced?

A total of 166 deluxe buses are ready for launch this month.