Passengers in Almora faced long waits and overcrowded buses on Saturday as the Diwali rush increased demand for travel to their hometowns. Roadways and Kemu services left packed, forcing many travellers to remain at the stations without seats.
Crowds began gathering outside the Roadways and Kemu stations from the morning. People travelling towards Someshwar, Garur, Takula, Bageshwar, Ranikhet and Pithoragarh reached the stations, but many could not board the available buses.
Haldwani buses arrived full
Buses arriving from Haldwani were already crowded before reaching Almora. As a result, passengers waiting to continue their journeys could not find seats and had to stand for hours while waiting for another service.
The pressure was linked to the rise in travel during Diwali, when many people leave for their hometowns. The crowd and limited seating made it difficult for passengers to secure transport to their destinations.
Passenger impact
The situation particularly affected travellers heading towards the listed routes, where buses departed filled to capacity. Those unable to board faced continued uncertainty at the stations as they waited for space on another bus.
Conclusion
The Diwali travel surge left passengers in Almora struggling to find seats on Roadways and Kemu buses, with many waiting for hours for transport towards nearby destinations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What caused the crowding in Almora?
The number of passengers increased during Diwali as people travelled to their hometowns.
Q. Which bus services were affected?
Roadways and Kemu buses were operating with heavy crowding.
Q. Which destinations were passengers travelling to?
Passengers were travelling towards Someshwar, Garur, Takula, Bageshwar, Ranikhet and Pithoragarh.
Q. Why could many passengers not find seats?
Buses arriving from Haldwani were already packed, leaving little or no seating for passengers waiting in Almora.
Q. How long did some passengers wait?
Many passengers had to stand and wait for buses for hours.
