The Bihar Transport Department has brought good news for people planning to travel to neighboring states. The government has decided to operate buses on 346 routes connecting Bihar with Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh. The department has officially invited applications for permits from vehicle owners. The last date to submit these applications is February 24, 2026.
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Route Details for Neighboring States
The transport department has identified specific routes for each state to improve connectivity for the common man. Jharkhand has received the highest share of routes, which will make travel to cities like Ranchi and Tata much easier. The department has released the complete list of vacant routes for private and state operators.
| State | Number of Routes | Key Destinations |
|---|---|---|
| Jharkhand | 200 | Ranchi, Tata, Hazaribagh, Dhanbad |
| West Bengal | 45 | Kolkata, Siliguri, Howrah |
| Odisha | 39 | Bhubaneswar, Puri, Balasore |
| Uttar Pradesh | 34 | Varanasi, Lucknow, Gorakhpur |
| Chhattisgarh | 28 | Ambikapur, Jashpur, Korba |
Application Rules and Deadlines
Vehicle owners interested in running buses on these routes must complete their applications online by February 24, 2026. After the online process, applicants are required to submit a hard copy of the form along with all necessary documents to the transport office by the same date. The department will review these applications based on the eligibility criteria.
Strict rules have been set for the vehicles to ensure passenger safety and environmental standards. Buses operating on these inter-state routes generally need to be BS-VI compliant. For routes going to Odisha, the vehicles must not be older than 10 years. It is also mandatory for operators to reserve two seats in the first row for persons with disabilities (Divyangjan).
