Now Book Bus Ticket Online through IRCTC | RailRecipe Report
Added: (Mon Feb 08 2021)
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As per the latest news update, Indian Railways have added newly launched Bus Ticketing facilities for its Travelers on its “One Stop Shop Travel” portal which have been already made functional from January 29, 2021 to ease train travelers. Though this service is soon to be available on IRCTC Mobile App, its easily understandable modern GUI is convenient for even the first time users to know how to book bus ticket while navigating through proceeding options. The initiative have been taken after tying up with several Private Bus Operators across the nation as per Public Private Partnership ( PPP) drive targeting to upgrade Indian Railways & its amenities covering 22 States and 3 Union territories.
To avail the latest service, travelers may book ticket visiting www.bus.irctc.co.in and select the suitable bus as per their route, facilities being provided, bus reviews from among different categories of buses listed at the portal. The travelers will also be able to select their pick up & drop point with timing as per their convenience. The travelers would also avail discounts booking from associated banks and on e-wallets as per the different seasonal offers.
Let’s explore different frequently asked questions as to know why it will be beneficial for travelers to book Bus Service from Indian Railways from now onwards:
1. Why shall I book Bus Booking Online from IRCTC Portal?
You may book Bus Booking Online to avoid standing in long queues at ticket counters and book desired seat in preferred Bus type (Volvo Bus/AC /Non AC buses) as per your convenient pick up & drop out point’s timing referring reviews, amenities and images of bus provided to ease decisions.
2. How may I book Bus ticket Online from IRCTC Portal?
To book your bus ticket, log on to www.bus.irctc.co.in and chose carefully your pickup, drop-down destination with suitable timings.
Soon you will get a list of running buses in same route with their schedule of date & time. Choose your date of travel with time along with your desired seat.
Now enter your personal details and make payment online to get booking confirmation notification over email & through message.
3. How may I cancel Bus Ticket Online at IRCTC Portal?
Yes you may cancel Bus ticket online at the same portal www.bus.irctc.co.in and it cannot be canceled through ticket counters.
4. How may I make payments for Bus Booking Online at IRCTC Portal?
As soon as you enter you travel details along with personal details you will get directed towards payment gateway asking to select & feed your Debit card, Credit card, Net Banking, UPI and wallet details to make payments generating OTP.
5. How many tickets can be booked in one transaction?
You may book bus tickets for six persons all above the age of five years in one online transaction only.
6. What documents do I need to produce before the Bus Driver of the scheduled bus?
You need to produce hardcopy of your bus ticket with your government authorized identity card for hassle-free journey although bus service validate your e-ticket by acknowledging about the booked ticket over email and is always available with you in form of soft copy in IRCTC downloaded APP.
7. Will I get refund if I miss the scheduled Bus?
The refund will only get initiated after receiving your booked amount from Bus Operator and will only be granted if bus driver has cancelled your bus and have not provided you with any other bus.
There is no refund option available in case you missed the bus or if bus has already departed from boarding point.
8. May I modify the dates of Journey after booking?
The Bus ticket once booked and paid for cannot be swaped for any another date. You would be required to make fresh booking cancelling the booked ticket,The payment for cancellation will be made as per the policy adjusting the cancellation charges.
9. Will payment get refunded in case my amount get debited but I did not receive ticket no. due to some technical issues?
The payment will get refunded within 3-5 working days in the same provided bank account in case of any technical issue arising while making online bus booking on IRCTC Portal.
10. What action do I need to take if I do not see confirmation of ticket on screen?
In case you are unable to see acknowledged copy of your confirmed bus ticket, you may check your ticket in booking history or email to concerned department at buscare@itctc.com for redressal.