CHANDIGARH, APRIL 2: A comprehensive joint timetable has been rolled out for all buses operating from Chandigarh’s inter-state terminals to resolve recurring arguments over parking spaces and departure slots. The State Transport Authority declared that the new system replaces the previously fragmented scheduling methods that had triggered years of disputes between various state-run transport services.
The administration affirmed that the conflict was most visible at ISBT-43, where the arrival of multiple buses at overlapping intervals created significant logistical hurdles. Transport officials stated that the unified schedule was developed as a direct response to these on-ground challenges to ensure a smoother flow of interstate traffic.
“The move comes in the wake of persistent disputes between drivers and conductors,” the department stated in its official announcement. Officials asserted that by finalizing bay allocations in advance, the potential for overlapping claims by different state operators has been effectively removed.
The STA affirmed that the cooperation of neighboring states was vital in drafting the new framework. Agencies from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh have all pledged to adhere to the synchronized timings, which cover both the Sector 17 and Sector 43 terminals.
The department maintained that the shift toward a centralized timetable is a major step in modernizing the city’s transport infrastructure. It stated that the new regulations would not only benefit the transport staff but also provide a more predictable and reliable service for the traveling public.
