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GSRTC luggage rules, weight limits and charges
Carrying bags, parcels, or equipment on a Gujarat ST bus? Here are the official free baggage limits and excess luggage rates.
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GSRTC Free Baggage Allowance & Weight Limits
Official free luggage allowances and excess luggage rules on Gujarat ST passenger buses:
Free baggage allowance per passenger
Every fare-paying adult passenger on a GSRTC bus is entitled to carry personal luggage free of charge up to specified limits:
- Express and Local Services: Up to 25 kg of personal luggage per adult passenger (15 kg for half-fare child tickets).
- Gurjarnagri 2x2 Services: Up to 30 kg of personal luggage per passenger.
- Volvo & AC Sleeper Coaches: Up to 35 kg of baggage stored in underfloor luggage boots.
Excess luggage charges and rates
Luggage exceeding the free allowance is charged in slabs of 20 kg (or part thereof) based on the distance travelled. Charges are collected directly by the conductor against an official printed baggage receipt.
Prohibited items and commercial parcels
Inflammable goods, explosives, gas cylinders, and hazardous chemicals are strictly prohibited on all passenger buses. For shipping unattended commercial consignments, GSRTC provides an official counter-to-counter courier & parcel service between major depots.
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Questions people ask
How much luggage is free in a GSRTC bus?
Adult passengers can carry up to 25 kg of personal luggage free of charge on Express services, and up to 35 kg on premium Volvo coaches.
Can I carry a bicycle or TV in an ST bus?
Yes, provided space is available in the luggage boot or roof rack. Conductor collects an extra luggage charge according to standard parcel tariff slabs.
Does GSRTC offer courier and parcel booking?
Yes, GSRTC operates an official counter-to-counter parcel delivery service connecting major Gujarat bus stations.
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