Delhi, November 18, 2025: redBus has recorded a 55% surge in bus bookings from Delhi during the Muhurat and festive season, reflecting the city’s vibrant travel momentum. Comparing data from 15th November–7th December 2025 with the same period last year, the platform notes a sharp rise in travel for social gatherings and auspicious occasions as families, friends, and guests move across cities to attend weddings and other various celebrations. With buses offering comfort, convenience, and strong intercity connectivity, they have become the preferred choice for travellers, underscoring how the Muhurat period is fueling higher mobility and shaping travel trends across Delhi and neighbouring regions.
Key Travel Projections (as per bookings on the redBus platform)
Top Routes by Traffic:
- Delhi-Dehradun
- Delhi-Lucknow
- Delhi-Jaipur
- Delhi-Gorakhpur
- Delhi-Rishikesh
- Delhi-Chandigarh
- Delhi-Haridwar
- Delhi-Khatushyamji
Top Boarding Points by Traffic in Delhi:
- ISBT Kashmiri Gate
- Dhaula Kuan
- Morigate
- Akshardham Metro Station
- Karol Bagh
- Anand Vihar
Travelers’ Preferences:
- With 54% of bookings for seater buses and 46% for sleeper buses, the data reflects a balanced mix of day-time and overnight journeys as people travel across states for weddings and family functions.
Traveller Demographics:
- Male travellers comprise 75% of the total bookings, with female travellers contributing the remaining 25%.
These insights from redBus highlight how the Muhurat and festive season is shaping distinct travel trends across Delhi, with a noticeable surge in people traveling for social gatherings and special occasions. The data indicates a steady rise in planned, comfort-driven travel as individuals and families move across cities to take part in auspicious events. Buses continue to play a pivotal role in enabling this surge in intercity movement, offering seamless, convenient, and accessible mobility during the peak Muhurat period.
