Roadways slashes fare on super deluxe buses on Delhi-Jaipur route

Jaipur: Rajasthan roadways has slashed fares of its super deluxe bus service on Delhi- Jaipur route from Rs 900 to Rs 700. The new fare will be effective from November 23 to December 31. Roadways CMD Rajeshwar Singh said the decision was taken on Thursday to make the roadways buses more competitive in comparison to private operators on this route. The super luxury bus service on the Delhi-Jaipur route has been a popular option with the public. But with the launch of daily double-decker train services between Delhi and Jaipur in the morning and evening and shifting of the deluxe depot in Delhi from Bikaner House had hit its business. Besides, the service had been facing stiff competition from private buses which charge much less fare. Singh said, “The decision was taken on an experimental basis. He said if the step helps to attract travellers to roadways buses and increase its revenue, we will continue with the decision.” He said the decision was taken in the light of the upcoming marriage season and for candidates appearing for various competitive exams. Singh said the roadways now runs about 2,800 buses and soon 280 contract buses will also join the fleet. He said the situation is fast returning to pre-Covid level. Pre-Covid we used to earn a revenue of around Rs 5 crore and now the revenue has reached around Rs 4.25 crore and passenger load is also returning to normal. Electric buses Singh said the proposed electric deluxe bus service on Delhi -Jaipur route is expected to commence from April next year. He said according to the plan, 48 buses will be launched on this route in phases. He said charging stations will be set up in various places and a detailed plan was being worked out.