Faridabad: Haryana Roadways to Run Extra Buses From Ballabgarh for Holi

Going home for Holi just got much easier for thousands of people in Faridabad. The Haryana Roadways has made a big plan to help travelers. They will run many extra buses from the Ballabgarh bus stand.

This is great news for workers and students who want to celebrate the festival with their families. If you are planning to travel to Uttar Pradesh or nearby areas, this guide will tell you everything you need to know.

Why Are Extra Buses Needed?

Faridabad is a big industrial city. More than 30,000 factories work here. Millions of people from states like Uttar Pradesh (UP), Rajasthan, and Bihar live and work in the city.

Every year during Holi, everyone wants to go back to their village or hometown. This creates a huge rush at the Raja Nahar Singh Bus Stand in Ballabgarh.

Usually, there are not enough seats for everyone. People often have to:

• Wait for many hours.

• Travel in crowded private buses.

• Pay double or triple the normal ticket price.

• Sit on bus roofs or hang from windows, which is very dangerous.

To stop these problems, the government decided to add more buses this year.

What is the New Plan for Holi 2026?

The Haryana Roadways department in Faridabad has prepared a special schedule. Here are the main details of the plan:

1. More Buses on Busy Routes The department will run 20 to 30 extra buses daily. Most of these buses will go toward Uttar Pradesh. The most popular routes include:

• Aligarh

• Agra

• Mathura

• Bulandshahr

• Etawah

2. Extra Trips Instead of just more buses, the current buses will make more trips. For example, on the Aligarh and Agra roads, there will be 40 extra trips every day. This means a bus will be available every hour or two.

3. No Holidays for Staff To make sure the buses keep moving, the department has canceled the leaves of all drivers and conductors. Everyone will be on duty to help the public.

4. Emergency Reserve The General Manager of Haryana Roadways Faridabad, Shikha, mentioned that they have kept some buses in reserve. If a huge crowd suddenly gathers at the bus stand, these reserve buses will be sent out immediately.

Why This Matters to You

If you are a common person living in Faridabad, this news is a big relief.

• Saves Money: Private buses often charge ₹1,300 for a seat that usually costs ₹600. Government buses will charge the normal fare.

• Safety: Traveling in a government bus is safer than hanging off a private van or sitting on a roof.

• Less Stress: You don’t have to worry about missing your bus. With extra trips, another bus will arrive soon.

Expert Note: "Our goal is to ensure no passenger is left behind. We are monitoring the crowds closely. If we see more people heading to a specific city, we will divert buses to that route immediately." — Haryana Roadways Official

What Happens Next?

The special bus service has already started and will pick up speed as Holi gets closer. Holi 2026 falls on March 4. Most people will start traveling from March 1 and 2.

The extra buses will continue to run until a few days after Holi. This helps people return to Faridabad for work without any trouble.

Key Points Summary

• Location: Raja Nahar Singh Bus Stand (Ballabgarh).

• Total Extra Buses: 20–30 buses.

• Main Routes: Aligarh, Agra, Mathura, Bulandshahr.

• Extra Trips: 40 additional rounds on UP routes.

• Staff Status: Leaves canceled for all drivers and conductors.

• Safety: Special teams will check for illegal private buses charging high fares.