Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) on Thursday announced the cancellation of its special bus service to Ayodhya for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025.
“Due to unavoidable circumstances, the Special Bus Service to Ayodhya for Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 stands cancelled with immediate effect till 4th February. 2025”, a notice issued by the OSRTC reads.
The OSRTC stated that further updates would be shared through its official social media handles and website (osrtc.org).
“We regret the inconvenience caused to passengers due to this cancellation,” added the OSRTC.
OSRTC has issued helpline numbers 18003451122 or 7849052205 (WhatsApp) for the passengers in need of assistance. Similarly, passengers seeking refund-related inquiries can contact OSRTC at 9937547773.
The move comes a day after the stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela killing at least 30 and injured several people.