The Pithoragarh depot has started operating 2 additional buses on the Pithoragarh–Tanakpur route to manage the expected rush around Bhai Dooj. The extra services began on Monday, after Diwali, and are intended to support passengers travelling between the hill district and the plains.
The decision follows contrasting passenger patterns at the 2 terminals. Pithoragarh’s roadways station has seen relatively few passengers after Diwali, while Tanakpur has recorded a larger crowd of people preparing to travel towards the hills.
Bhai Dooj will be observed on Wednesday, when more brothers and sisters are expected to travel. The depot also anticipates that migrants who spent Diwali in the hills will begin returning to the plains for work over the next few days.
Why the extra services were added
The additional buses are expected to help passengers travelling from the hills towards the plains and those coming from Tanakpur to Pithoragarh. The depot has said that regular services on other routes will continue as before.
R.S. Kapri, assistant regional manager of the Pithoragarh depot, said passenger numbers travelling from Tanakpur to Pithoragarh had increased for Bhai Dooj. He added that the additional services were started because the town is currently quiet, while demand is expected to rise when migrants return to the plains.
Workshop buses create operational pressure
The depot is also facing a shortage of available vehicles. 5 buses have remained in the workshop since before Diwali because spare parts and tyres were not available.
Those buses have not yet returned to service. If passenger numbers increase after Diwali and Bhai Dooj, ensuring adequate services on every route could become difficult for the depot.
For now, the 2 additional buses on the Tanakpur route are the depot’s immediate response to the festival-related increase in travel. Their operation is expected to provide some relief during the period when family visits and -Diwali work travel overlap.
Conclusion
The Pithoragarh depot has added 2 buses on the Tanakpur route for the Bhai Dooj rush and the expected return of migrants to the plains, while 5 buses remain unavailable in the workshop.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Which route has received additional bus services?
The Pithoragarh depot has added 2 buses on the Pithoragarh–Tanakpur route.
Q. When did the additional services begin?
The depot started operating the additional buses on Monday after Diwali.
Q. Why were the extra buses added?
The depot expects increased passenger demand for Bhai Dooj and the return of migrants to the plains after Diwali.
Q. What is the status of the other routes?
Regular services on the other routes are continuing as before.
Q. Why are 5 buses unavailable?
They have remained in the workshop because spare parts and tyres were not available before Diwali.
