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himachal road transport corporation news

Himachal Pradesh budget session: HRTC to discontinue bus services on low demand routes, says Agnihotri

Himachal Pradesh deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri during the assembly session in Shimla on Wednesday. (Deepak Sansta/HT)
Published on Mar 19, 2026 06:46 am IST

3% arrears for HRTC staff by March 2026: Himachal Deputy CM

Deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Thursday announced that 3% arrears of Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) employees will be paid by March 31, 2026, in four instalments. Presiding over the 162nd meeting of the HRTC board of directors, he also directed officials to clear pending medical bill reimbursements of the past six months. (HT File)
Published on Dec 19, 2025 05:26 am IST

44 injured as HRTC bus overturns in Kangra

The accident occurred near Gurala Mod in Dadasiba when the bus was travelling from Talwara to Baddi.
Published on Sept 23, 2025 06:02 am IST

196 special HRTC buses transported over 8k Manimahesh pilgrims after heavy rains

Dharamshala HRTC divisional manager Pankaj Chadha, while speaking to the media on Thursday, said the operation of these buses helped the devotees reach their destinations on time. (HT File)
Published on Sept 12, 2025 05:54 am IST

46 locations finalised for e-bus charging stations: Himachal deputy CM

Himachal deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri (File)
Published on Sept 05, 2025 08:10 am IST

HRTC fleet to get 1,000 new buses in phased manner: Himachal deputy CM

Himachal deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri (File)
Published on Aug 06, 2025 10:37 pm IST

HRTC to induct 1000 new buses, including 827 electric to boost connectivity in Himachal: Deputy CM

HRTC to induct 1000 new buses, including 827 electric to boost connectivity in Himachal: Deputy CM
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 05:15 am IST

HRTC Driver's Union calls off agitation after govt agrees to some demands

HRTC Driver's Union calls off agitation after govt agrees to some demands
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 04:04 am IST

Five killed as bus falls into gorge in Himachal’s Mandi

The HRTC bus that skidded and rolled down a hill at Sarkaghat in Mandi district on Thursday. (HT Photo)
Published on Jul 24, 2025 12:26 pm IST

Explore feasibility of green hydrogen buses, Himachal CM directs HRTC

Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu (File)
Published on Jul 05, 2025 08:22 am IST

3 schoolkids among 15 injured as HRTC bus overturns in Solan

People stand near an overturned HRTC bus at Arki in Solan district on Friday. (PTI)
Updated on May 16, 2025 10:57 pm IST

HRTC suspends night bus services to some Punjab cities, Jammu

The move comes amid attacks in these areas as tensions between India and Pakistan continue to escalate. (HT File)
Published on May 10, 2025 08:02 am IST

Punjab: Two behind vandalism of HRTC bus in Kharar held

The accused in police custody in Mohali district on Friday. (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 22, 2025 06:06 am IST

Two Punjab residents arrested in Himachal RTC bus attack case

Two Punjab residents arrested in Himachal RTC bus attack case
Published on Mar 21, 2025 04:12 pm IST

HP bus attack: Got clues, vandals to be caught soon, say Kharar police

Vandalised a bus of the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) on the Kharar flyover on Tuesday. (HT)
Published on Mar 20, 2025 10:18 am IST

Bhindranwale posters on HP buses: Jai Ram flags law & order issue, CM Sukhu to take it up with Punjab

Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur outside the state assembly in Shimla on Tuesday. (HT photo)
Published on Mar 19, 2025 08:54 am IST

HRTC to purchase 250 diesel buses: Himachal Dy CM

Himachal deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri (File)
Updated on Mar 13, 2025 10:01 am IST

HRTC to purchase about 700 buses to strengthen transport system: Himachal deputy CM

Himachal deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri (Deepak Sansta/HT)
Published on Feb 23, 2025 07:48 am IST

Himachal: Get HRTC history glimpse in Shimla bus stand tunnel

Artwork in the tunnel of Shimla’s old bus stand. (Deepak Sansta/HT)
Updated on Jan 19, 2025 07:48 am IST

HRTC orders probe into driver’s suicide

HRTC managing director (MD) Rohan Chand Thakur said he has ordered the Mandi divisional manager (DM) to investigate the matter and the management has taken note of the video. (Representational image)
Updated on Jan 15, 2025 05:32 am IST

HRTC’s income increased by over 63 crore in first 8 months of 2024: CM Sukhu

Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the state government is transforming HRTC into “Green HRTC” as a target has been set to make Himachal Pradesh a green energy state by March 31, 2026. (HT File)
Updated on Dec 25, 2024 05:04 am IST

Himachal government, Opposition spar over HRTC fares for ferrying commercial items

The Himachal government had amended the freight charges policy. (File)
Published on Oct 18, 2024 10:55 am IST

Spice of Life: Slow can be beautiful on trusted bus ride to Kaza

HRTC) runs two buses on the Reckong Peo-Kaza route daily and I took the one departing at 9. (File)
Updated on Jul 10, 2024 07:34 am IST

Strategic Gramphu-Kaza road thrown open to traffic

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has restored the strategically important Gramphu-Kaza-Sumdo road connecting Sumdo to Manali. The 211-km road stretch meanders through the high mountain passes. (HT File/Representational image)
Updated on Jun 09, 2024 05:44 am IST

Soon, HRTC to start buses to Ayodhya

According to HRTC officials, daily bus services will commence from key locations, including Shimla, Dharamshala, Manali, Hamirpur, Una and Nalagarh (HT File)
Updated on Feb 14, 2024 09:36 am IST

Himachal roadways mulling bus service to Ayodhya

Himachal deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri (HT File)
Published on Jan 18, 2024 10:54 pm IST

Opposition should not try to defame HRTC, deputy CM Agnihotri

Earlier, answering the question of MLA Janak Raj, the deputy CM said that till November 15, there was a demand to run bus services on 12 new routes in Chamba district. (HT Photo)
Updated on Dec 24, 2023 05:58 am IST

Volvo buses from Shimla to Delhi will no longer cross Pinjore, Kalka, Parwanoo: HRTC

Volvo buses from Shimla to Delhi will no longer cross Pinjore, Kalka, Parwanoo: HRTC (HT Photo)
Updated on Nov 22, 2023 08:10 am IST

HRTC to recruit 300 mechanics: Agnihotri

Agnihotri said the corporation is also going to introduce cashless system for tickets in buses. Under this, passengers will be able to pay the fare by using ATM card (HT File Photo)
Updated on Oct 18, 2023 07:10 am IST

25 women drivers to steer fleet of Himachal Road Transport Corporation buses

Currently, Seema Thakur is the only woman in the state who is serving as a bus driver. (HT File Photo)
Updated on Jun 20, 2023 10:50 pm IST