Raksha Bandhan 2026: Bus Fares Soar Upto 3X On Bhopal, Indore Routes; Seats Sold Out
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): With Raksha Bandhan just around the corner, passengers travelling from Bhopal and Indore to their hometowns are facing a sharp rise in bus fares. Bus operators are charging much higher prices as the demand for tickets increases ahead of the festival. Passengers travelling on several routes within Madhya Pradesh as well as to other states are being forced to pay up to two…
During Raksha Bandhan 2026, bus fares on routes between Bhopal and Indore have skyrocketed, with some journeys costing up to three times the usual price. The surge in demand for tickets, driven by the festival, has led bus operators to charge much higher fares. Passengers traveling from Bhopal and Indore to their hometowns are facing steep increases in ticket prices, often paying two or three times the standard fare.
The fare hike is not limited to these two cities, as it extends to routes connecting Bhopal and Indore with other major cities such as Rewa, Seoni, Jabalpur, Chhindwara, Guna, and Gwalior. These increased fares have added to the financial burden of passengers traveling home for the occasion. Online ticket portals indicate that fares for some buses from Indore to major destinations like Pune have even reached levels comparable to airfares.
The situation has left many travelers worried about limited seat availability, forcing them to pay the higher fare to reach their families in time for the festival.
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