The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) logged its highest-ever single-day digital ticket bookings on Bhai Beej, with 1,46,875 seats reserved on 11 November 2026, generating digital revenue of ₹3.55 crore. The festive travel surge pushed GSRTC past every previous benchmark for both bookings and digital earnings in a single day.

Record-Breaking Numbers

Of the total seats booked, 99,402 were reserved exclusively through the GSRTC mobile application, which independently generated ₹2.27 crore in revenue. The corporation's total revenue for the day — across all channels — crossed ₹13 crore, according to an official statement released on Thursday.

With this performance, GSRTC retained its position as the country's leading State Transport Undertaking (STU) in digital ticket bookings and revenue for the seventh consecutive year.

How the Numbers Have Grown Over the Years

GSRTC's digital ticketing trajectory reflects a consistent upward climb. In 2019, the corporation recorded 74,368 single-day bookings, generating ₹1.53 crore. By 2022, the figure rose to 1,14,880 bookings and ₹2.10 crore in revenue. The numbers climbed further to 1,32,177 bookings and ₹2.97 crore in 2023, and 1,41,468 bookings and ₹3.15 crore in 2024.

In 2025, GSRTC recorded 1,33,043 bookings generating ₹3.19 crore — a dip from 2024 that makes the 2026 surge all the more significant. The latest figures surpassed every prior single-day record on both counts.

What the Government Said

Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi congratulated GSRTC employees — including drivers, conductors, and mechanics — on the milestone. He specifically acknowledged staff who remained on duty during the festive season, away from their families, to manage the surge in passenger movement.

'Despite being away from their families during the festive season, ST drivers and conductors have worked with dedication to ensure passengers reach their destinations safely and on time,' Sanghavi said.

Significance for Public Transport Digitalisation

The record underscores the accelerating shift toward digital ticketing in India's state-run bus network. The GSRTC mobile application, which alone accounted for over 67% of all digital bookings on the day, has become the primary interface for a growing share of commuters. Officials noted that the figures reflected the expanding reach of digital services, particularly among festive travellers crossing districts.

GSRTC said it would continue to invest in modern, transparent, and convenient services, and thanked commuters for their trust in its digital platforms. As festive travel patterns evolve, the corporation's ability to sustain this momentum beyond peak days will be the next measure of its digital maturity.