हिमाचल में HRTC का बड़ा फैसला, 282 बस रूट बंद | Ft. Kalpana | Baithak Himachal

HRTC has closed 282 bus routes in Himachal Pradesh over the past three years, including 196 routes serving rural and remote areas. Another 15 routes have also seen reductions in bus services. Recent reporting attributes the route rationalisation to factors including low passenger numbers, limited resources and financial losses. In this video, we explain the latest HRTC bus route closure update, why routes are being reviewed, how the decision is affecting rural Himachal and what the financial condition of Himachal Road Transport Corporation looks like. According to reported government figures, HRTC's accumulated loss reached ₹2,272.24 crore as of March 31, 2025. The corporation has also been facing a significant gap between operating income and expenditure. Earlier reporting put monthly expenditure around ₹140–150 crore against monthly earnings of roughly ₹60–70 crore. The biggest concern is the impact on rural and remote areas, where HRTC buses are often an important means of transport for students, workers, elderly passengers and people travelling to hospitals, markets and government offices. At the same time, HRTC and the Himachal government are looking at measures including route rationalisation and electric buses. In August 2026, the state government said it had procured 297 Type-I electric buses and was targeting greater self-reliance for HRTC over the next five years. So the key question is: Can HRTC reduce its financial losses while continuing essential bus services in rural and remote Himachal Pradesh? Watch the full report for the complete breakdown of 282 closed routes, 196 rural routes, HRTC losses, passenger numbers, route rationalisation and the future of public transport in Himachal Pradesh. 👉 For the latest Himachal Pradesh news and important public updates, follow and subscribe to Baithak Himachal. Source note: Route and financial figures are based on reported government/assembly information and recent media reports. Specific route availability can change, so passengers should verify current services with HRTC.