Passenger bus services on Monday began from the new Inter-State Bus Terminal, inaugurated by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on August 20, with 400 buses commencing operations on the first day.
Raipur Regional Transport Officer Shailabh Sahu said all passenger buses for all districts and other states will operate on routes as fixed.
Buses from Raipur to Jagdalpur will take the route to Pachpedi Naka from the new bus stand.
Buses going towards Mahasamund, Saraipali, Basna and Balod will take Ring Road Number 1 to Telibandha Chowk and move towards National Highway 53.
Bilaspur, Bemetara and Kawardha route buses will approach Ring Road No 1 to Tatibandh Chowk, then take Ring Road 2 and pass through Bhanpuri Tri-square to National Highway 30.
The buses towards Durg-Bhilai-Rajnandgaon will approach Ring Road No 1 to Tatibandh Chowk and move to National Highway 53, said Sahu.
He added that a parking arrangement has been made for auto rickshaws. Passengers can even book and take the service. Parking facility for individuals arriving in private vehicles is being provided.