GSRTC launches Volvo service on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, cuts Ahmedabad-Bhavnagar fare
Synopsis
GSRTC is putting Gujarat's new expressways to work — a Volvo non-stop now links Ahmedabad and Surat via the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, while the Bhavnagar corridor shifts to the Dholera highway with 24 daily trips and a ₹15 fare cut. Both moves signal a deliberate state push to monetise upgraded national road infrastructure through cheaper, faster public transport.
Key Takeaways
GSRTC launched a new Volvo non-stop premium service between Nehrunagar (Ahmedabad) and Surat via the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway on 18 May 2025 .
The Ahmedabad-Surat Volvo fare is fixed at ₹687 , saving passengers approximately ₹61 over earlier services.
All premium AC buses on the Ahmedabad-Bhavnagar route now run via the Ahmedabad-Dholera Express Highway , with 24 daily trips at hourly intervals from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The revised Ahmedabad-Bhavnagar fare is ₹336 , a reduction of approximately ₹15 per journey.
Gandhinagar-Diu and Gandhinagar-Mahuva services have also been brought under the Dholera corridor.
Tickets are available via advance online booking on the GSRTC website and mobile app.
The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) on Monday, 18 May announced a set of route revisions and new premium bus launches, deploying upgraded expressway infrastructure to cut travel times and reduce fares on key intercity corridors across Gujarat. The changes were introduced at the instructions of the Deputy Chief Minister.
New Volvo Service on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway
In the headline addition, GSRTC has launched a new Volvo non-stop premium service connecting Nehrunagar (Ahmedabad) and Surat via the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. The morning departure from Nehrunagar is scheduled at 6:45 a.m., with the return service from Surat operating at 1 p.m. The revised fare for this route has been fixed at ₹687, offering passengers an estimated saving of approximately ₹61 compared to earlier services on the corridor.
Ahmedabad-Bhavnagar Route Revised via Dholera Expressway
All premium AC buses operating between Ahmedabad and Bhavnagar will now run via the newly constructed Ahmedabad-Dholera Express Highway. Under the revised schedule, a total of 24 daily trips — operating at hourly intervals between 5 a.m. and 6 p.m. — will use the expressway from both ends of the route. Services on the Gandhinagar-Diu and Gandhinagar-Mahuva routes have also been brought under the same corridor.
Fare Reductions for Passengers
The Ahmedabad-Bhavnagar fare has been reduced to ₹336, offering passengers a saving of approximately ₹15 per journey. According to the corporation, the route adjustment is expected to reduce travel time and lower operational costs, benefits that have been partially passed on to passengers through the revised pricing structure.
Booking and Availability
All tickets for the new and revised services are available through advance online booking on the official GSRTC website and the GSRTC mobile application. The corporation has encouraged passengers to use digital platforms for reservations. This expansion is part of a broader push to utilise upgraded national expressway infrastructure to improve connectivity and reduce journey durations across key intercity routes in Gujarat.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the new GSRTC Volvo service on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway?
GSRTC has launched a non-stop Volvo premium bus service connecting Nehrunagar in Ahmedabad and Surat via the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. The morning departure from Nehrunagar is at 6:45 a.m. and the return from Surat is at 1 p.m., with a fare of ₹687.
How much has the Ahmedabad-Bhavnagar bus fare been reduced?
The Ahmedabad-Bhavnagar premium AC bus fare has been revised to ₹336, a reduction of approximately ₹15 per journey. The saving follows the rerouting of services via the Ahmedabad-Dholera Express Highway, which cuts travel time and operational costs.
How many daily trips will run on the revised Ahmedabad-Bhavnagar route?
A total of 24 daily trips will operate on the revised Ahmedabad-Bhavnagar route, running at hourly intervals between 5 a.m. and 6 p.m. from both Ahmedabad and Bhavnagar.
Which other routes have been included in the Dholera expressway corridor?
In addition to the Ahmedabad-Bhavnagar route, services on the Gandhinagar-Diu and Gandhinagar-Mahuva routes have also been brought under the Ahmedabad-Dholera Express Highway corridor.
How can passengers book tickets for the new and revised GSRTC services?
All tickets are available through advance online booking on the official GSRTC website and the GSRTC mobile application. The corporation has encouraged passengers to use these digital platforms for reservations.
