Rishikesh Roadways buses were packed with Diwali passengers during the morning, as people travelled home for the festival. The heaviest rush was seen before noon on services towards Delhi, Dehradun and Haridwar.
By the afternoon, only a few passengers remained at the depot. Buses operating on the Dehradun route were seen waiting for travellers, while services on the mountainous routes continued to carry passengers as they did on other days.
Delhi services saw different operating limits
Buses on the Delhi-Moradabad route left full during the morning rush. CNG buses operating towards Delhi reached the capital, but Delhi-bound BS-04 buses travelled only up to Mohannagar.
The morning crowd followed 3 consecutive days of heavy passenger movement at the Rishikesh Roadways bus stand during the Diwali period. On Chhoti Diwali, many people arrived early and left for their hometowns soon afterwards.
Roadways headquarters had introduced an incentive scheme for the festival. This ensured that enough drivers and conductors were available for bus operations, even during the period of increased demand.
Rishikesh depot senior centre in-charge Naveen Tiwari said adequate arrangements had been made for the festival. He said the passenger rush was much higher in the morning and fell sharply during the afternoon.
For travellers, the pattern meant that the busiest period was early in the day, particularly for Delhi-bound services. Passengers using BS-04 buses also faced a different endpoint, while CNG services continued to Delhi.
Conclusion
Rishikesh’s Diwali travel rush was concentrated in the morning, with buses leaving full on key routes before the depot became quiet in the afternoon. The depot had additional operating staff, while BS-04 services ran only up to Mohannagar and CNG buses reached Delhi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When was the biggest passenger rush at the Rishikesh depot?
The largest crowd was present during the morning, especially before noon.
Q. Which routes saw heavy Diwali demand?
Services towards Delhi, Dehradun and Haridwar saw heavy passenger movement. The Delhi-Moradabad route also had full buses during the morning.
Q. How far did Delhi-bound BS-04 buses travel?
Delhi-bound BS-04 buses travelled only up to Mohannagar.
Q. Did CNG buses reach Delhi?
Yes. CNG buses operating towards Delhi reached the capital.
Q. What happened at the depot after noon?
Passenger numbers dropped sharply, and the depot became quiet. Dehradun-route buses waited for passengers.
Q. Were buses on the mountainous routes operating normally?
Passengers continued travelling on the mountainous routes as they did on other days.
Q. Were additional staff available during the festival?
Yes. An incentive scheme helped ensure that enough drivers and conductors were on duty for bus operations.
Q. Who described the passenger movement at the depot?
Naveen Tiwari, the senior centre in-charge of the Rishikesh depot, described the morning rush and the afternoon decline.
