The capital city of Uttar Pradesh, India, Lucknow, has a very efficient public transportation system that is tailored to meet the demands of both locals and tourists. The bus routes within this system, which are overseen by multiple depots, are essential to ensuring smooth communication across the city and its surrounding areas. This article explores the complex system of bus routes that the Gomti Nagar and Dubagga depots service, emphasizing the importance of each route to commuters’ everyday life.
| Sl. No. | Route Code | Route Details | Depot |
| 1 | 101 | Dayal Institute-BBD-Patrkar Puram-Balu Adda-Charbagh BUs Station | Gomti Nagar |
| 2 | 202 | Kamta Bus Station-Ahimamau-Utrethiya-Transport Nagar-Scooter India | Gomti Nagar |
| 3 | 402 | Behta-Integral University-PS Gudamba-Vikas Nagar-Nishatganj-GPO-Charbagh Bus Station-Rajnikhand | Gomti Nagar |
| 4 | 105 | Rajajipuram-Charbagh- NIshatganj- Polytechnic- Awadh Bus Station (Kamta)- Chinhat- BBD | Dubagga |
| 5 | 106 | Parag Dairy- Purani Chungi- Awadh Hospital- Charbagh- Nishatganj- Polytechnic- Lolai | Dubagga |
| 6 | 301 | Scooter India- Charbagh- Kapoorthala- Nishatganj- Engineering College | Dubagga |
| 7 | 502 | Charbagh- Sikandarbagh- Nishatganj- Polytechnic- Kamta Bus Station | Dubagga |
| 8 | 801/801-E | Balaganj- Dubagga- Bhithauli- Polytechnic- New High Court-Virajkhand | Dubagga |
| 9 | 901 | Charbagh-Awadh Hospital-Parag Dairy-Ashiyana-Azad Engineering College-Chandrawal | Dubagga |
| 10 | 1001 | Ghantaghar Chowk-Malihabad-Sandila-Beniganj-Neemsar Mandir | Dubagga |
| 11 | 1201-E | Dubagga- Awadh Hospital- Telibagh- PGI- Sabha Kheda- Mohanlalganj | Dubagga |
| 12 | PMI-01 | Dubagga- Chowk- Parivartan Chowk- IT- Tedhi Puliya- Tikaitganj- Baddupur | Dubagga |
| 13 | PMI-02 | Dubagga- Awadh Hospital- Charbagh- Hazratganj- Ahimamau- Gosaiganj- Gangaganj | Dubagga |
| 14 | PMI-03 | AKTU- Engineering College- Charbagh- Cantt.- SGPGI | Dubagga |
| 15 | PMI-03(A) | AKTU- Engineering College- Charbagh- Cantt.- SGPGI- Shivgarh Resort | Dubagga |
| 16 | PMI-05 | Ghantaghar Chowk- Balaganj- Dubagga- Kakori- Malihabad- Rahimabad- Sandila | Dubagga |
| 17 | PMI-06 (G) | Ghantaghar Chowk- Balaganj- Sitapur Bypass- Jehta- Gauraiya- Maal- Godva | Dubagga |
| 18 | PMI-07 | Rajajipuram- Charbagh- Nishatganj- Polytechnic- Awadh Bus Station (Kamta)- Chinhat Turn- Dewa | Dubagga |
| 19 | PMI-07(A) | Rajajipuram- Charbagh- Mantri Awas- 1090- Lohia Hospital- Indira Gandhi Pratishthan- Awadh Bus Station (Kamta)- Chinhat Turn- Dewa | Dubagga |
| 20 | PMI-08 | Bani- Kati Baghiya- Scooter India- Awadh Hospital- Charbagh- Nishatganj- Engineering College | Dubagga |
| 21 | PMI-11 | Ghantaghar Chowk- Balaganj- Dubagga- Kasmandi Kala- Nabipanah- Maal | Dubagga |
| 22 | PMI-12 | Scooter India- Transport Nagar- Shaheedpath- Kamta | Dubagga |
Gomti Nagar Depot Routes
1. Dayal Institute to Charbagh Bus Station by Route 101
This route travels via important places like BBD, Patrkar Puram, and Balu Adda before arriving at Charbagh Bus Station, which serves as the hub. For commuters in the Gomti Nagar area, including students, workers, and general travelers, it is essential.
2. Route 202: Scooter India to Kamta Bus Station
This highway, which connects the industrial region of Scooter India with the eastern portion of Lucknow, goes through Transport Nagar, Utrethiya, and Ahimamau. For the people who live and work in these places, it is a lifeline.
3. Behta to Rajnikhand via Route 402
Starting at Behta, this long route travels via Integral University, Vikas Nagar, Nishatganj, GPO, and Charbagh Bus Station before coming to an end in Rajnikhand.
Dubagga Depot Routes
4. Rajajipuram to BBD via Route 105
An important route that links Rajajipuram and BBD passes by important locations such as Polytechnic, Charbagh, Nishatganj, Awadh Bus Station (Kamta), and Chinhat. Professionals and students can travel more easily thanks to it.
5. Parag Dairy to Lolai via Route 106
This route begins at Parag Dairy and finishes at Lolai after going through Purani Chungi, Awadh Hospital, Charbagh, Nishatganj, and Polytechnic. Students and visitors from hospitals are among the varied clientele it serves.
6. Scooter India to Engineering College via Route 301
Charbagh, Kapoorthala, and Nishatganj are all on this route that links the educational center of Engineering College with the industrial district of Scooter India. Both industrial workers and students need it.
7. Charbagh to Kamta Bus Station via Route 502
This route goes through Polytechnic, Sikandarbagh, and Nishatganj on its way from Charbagh to Kamta Bus Station. Both students and daily commuters use this important route.
8. Path 801/801-E: Virajkhand to Balaganj
Starting in Balaganj, this long path goes past Dubagga, Bhithauli, Polytechnic, New High Court, and on to Virajkhand. It encompasses a broad range of institutional and residential sectors.
9. Charbagh to Chandrawal via Route 901
This route connects Chandrawal with Charbagh and goes through Azad Engineering College, Ashiyana, Parag Dairy, and Awadh Hospital. Both students and visitors to the hospital must have it.
10. Route 1001: Neemsar Mandir to Ghantaghar Chowk
A lengthy path that passes through Beniganj, Sandila, and Malihabad on its way from Ghantaghar Chowk to Neemsar Mandir. It serves both rural periphery people and pilgrims.
11. Dubagga to Mohanlalganj via Route 1201-E
This road begins in Dubagga and ends in Mohanlalganj after passing by Telibagh, PGI, Sabha Kheda, and Awadh Hospital. Both people and healthcare professionals need it.
12. PMI-01: Baddupur to Dubagga
This route terminates at Baddupur, passing through Dubagga, Chowk, Parivartan Chowk, IT, Tedhi Puliya, and Tikaitganj. For daily commuters and students alike, it is an important route.
13. PMI-02: Gangaganj to Dubagga
This road begins at Dubagga and travels to Gangaganj via Awadh Hospital, Charbagh, Hazratganj, Ahimamau, and Gosaiganj. It provides services to semi-urban and metropolitan areas.
14. PMI-03: SGPGI to AKTU
This route, which connects AKTU with SGPGI, goes through Cantt, Charbagh, and Engineering College. For both students and medical professionals, it is essential.
15. PMI-03(A): Shivgarh Resort to AKTU
This route is an extension of PMI-03 and passes through Shivgarh Resort. It serves professionals and students as well as tourists and visitors.
16. PMI-05: Sandila to Ghantaghar Chowk
This road begins at Ghantaghar Chowk and travels to Sandila via Balaganj, Dubagga, Kakori, Malihabad, and Rahimabad. It makes a connection between rural and urban areas.
17. PMI-06 (G): Godva to Ghantaghar Chowk
This route begins at Godva and travels through Ghantaghar Chowk, Balaganj, Sitapur Bypass, Jehta, Gauraiya, and Maal. It caters to commuters in both urban and rural areas.
18. PMI-07: Dewa to Rajajipuram
This route begins in Rajajipuram and travels to Dewa via Charbagh, Nishatganj, Polytechnic, Awadh Bus Station (Kamta), and Chinhat Turn. For daily commuters, it is indispensable.
19. PMI-07(A): Dewa (Alternate) to Rajajipuram
An alternative route to PMI-07, it passes through Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, 1090, Mantri Awas, and Lohia Hospital. It gives commuters more options for connecting.
20. PMI-08: Engineering College to Bani
This road, which connects Bani with Engineering College, goes through Charbagh, Kati Baghiya, Awadh Hospital, and Nishatganj. It is essential for both employees and students.
21. PMI-11: Maal to Ghantaghar Chowk
This road begins at Ghantaghar Chowk and travels to Maal via Balaganj, Dubagga, Kasmandi Kala, and Nabipanah. It caters to semi-urban and rural locations.
22. PMI-12: India Scooter to Kamta
Through Transport Nagar and Shaheedpath, this route links Kamta with Scooter India. For commuters and industrial workers, it is essential.
Under the planning, 300 buses were proposed in which 260 buses are received. Category-wise and seating capacity-wise details of above 260 buses are as under:-
| S.No. | Bus Category | No. of Buses | Seating Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A/c Low Floor | 15 | 35 |
| 2 | Non A/c Low Floor | 30 | 35 |
| 3 | Tata Big | 90 | 40 |
| 4 | Mazda Small | 125 | 28 |