KSRTC sees sharp rise in ticket bookings during Deepavali, daily reservations cross 62,000

NOTE: Schedule this copy to be published in the morning. GFX Sent on mail Bengaluru The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has recorded a significant increase in advance ticket reservations during the Deepavali festive season this year, with bookings crossing 62,000 per day on two consecutive days, following a series of measures to expand services. According to KSRTC officials, the corporation recorded an average of around 62,000 seat reservations over the last three days, compared to its earlier daily average of approximately 37,000, during the Deepavali festival last year. The increase has been attributed to the introduction of additional buses into the online reservation system, expansion of designated pick-up and drop-off points in Bengaluru and an increase in special services to destinations across Karnataka. The reservation figures show a substantial rise in demand. The number increased to 65,416 on November 6. On November 7, bookings stood at 62,499.