Founded in 2003, Uttarakhand Transport Corporation(UTC) is the Uttarakhand government owned public transportation service. Catering to various Uttarakhand towns and connecting them to the majority of North Indian cities, UTC is an efficient, affordable and comfortable bus service.
UTC operates a fleet of 1143 buses which covers around 3.50 lakh kilometers on daily basis. Almost 1 Lakh people travel through UTC everyday.
Make your
UTC online bus reservation hassle-free by booking your ticket online through UTC official website. You can also make your
UTC ticket booking through travel portals like
Yatra.com
Types Of UTC Buses
UTC offers a variety bus service. The types are as follows:
● Volvo buses
● AC buses 2x2
● Deluxe buses 2X2
● Ordinary buses 2x3
● JnNURM (red coloured normal buses) 2x2. These buses come in two sizes - mini buses and standard buses.
Amenities Offered By UTC
● UTC’s volvo buses come with 21-inch TV
● There is a CD player installed in every bus
● There is a comfortable leg space available in UTC luxury coaches
● Luxury buses come with effective air conditioners
Popular UTC Bus Routes
UTC buses cover entire Uttarakhand and many of the North Indian cities. Some of the frequent routes that UTC buses ply to include
bus from Delhi to Haldwani, bus from Delhi to Haridwar and
bus from Haldwani to Dehradun.
There are as many as 261 routes which UTC covers and some of the famous places that UTC buses cover are Dehradun, Delhi, Haridwar, Haldwani, Rishikesh, Kotdwar, Nainital and more.
You can do your UTC online bookings for all these routes in advance to avoid any waiting lines.
How To Do UTC Online Booking?
Though you can make your UTC
bus booking at any of the bus station, but the best way to avoid any last minute hassle is to create a
UTC login on their official website and book your tickets online. One of best part about booking the tickets online is that your can easily get the details regarding
UTC bus time table, fares, UTC customer care number and seat availability on the route you wish to travel.
You can make your UTC online booking with Yatra.com in just 5 easy steps as following:
● Go to Yatra.com and select ‘Buses’ on the homepage
● Choose the bus route you are willing to travel on, travelling date and preferred timing and number of seats required.
● After that, choose your boarding point and then fill in your personal detail. Also, check and avail if any UTC ticket offers are available during the booking.
● Your final step will be the payments. You can pay through the Yatra’s secure online platform, using your credit/debit card or net banking.
Once your booking is done, you will get a confirmation mail and a text on your registered number regarding the same.
UTC Concessions
People who are allowed to travel for free with UTC services include:
● Current & Ex-Members of Parliament - Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha elected from Uttarakhand plus one co-passenger
● Freedom fighters and a co-passenger
● Widows of freedom fighters and a co-passenger
● Distinguished press reporters
● Physically handicapped people with more than 40% disability (must carry the proof of the same)
● Children up to 5 years of age
● Blind, deaf, dumb, and mentally challenged people
● Female Uttarakhand students
Children above the age of 5 years are exempted 50% of the actual fare.
UTC Bus Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policy for UTC is as following:
● If you cancel your ticket more than 24 hours before the scheduled time, 25% of your booking fare + reservation charges will be deducted
● If you cancel your ticket between 24 hours to 2 hours prior to the scheduled time, 50% of your booking fare + reservation charges will be deducted
Note: reservation charges and service charges are non-refundable
UTC Contact Number and Email
UTC has its head office in Dehradun, the contact number of which is 0135 2760478. In case of any query, you can connect with UTC operators at: 08476007605 for service specific details or mail at help.utconline@gmail.com.
UTC FAQ's
Q. What is the full form of UTC?
A: The full form of UTC is Uttrakhand Transport Corporation, which is a public bus service providing affordable transport facility in and around the state of Uttrakhand.
Q. What are concessions given by UTC?
A: People who are allowed to travel for free with UTC services are:
● Current & Ex Members of Parliament-Loksabha/Rajyasabha elected from Uttarakhand and one co-passenger
● Freedom fighters and a co-passenger
● Widows of freedom fighters and a co-passenger
● Distinguished press reporters
● Physically handicapped people with more than 40% disability(must carry the proof of the same)
● Children up to 5 years of age
● Blind, deaf, dumb, and mentally retarded people
● Female Uttarakhand students
● Children above the age of 5 years are exempted 50% of the actual fare.
Q. Is it necessary to carry an ID proof along with the e-ticket?
A: Yes, carrying a government authorized ID with your photo on is mandatory.
Q. How can I print my UTC ticket?
A: To print the ticket, guest user and registered user have to log onto their respective accounts.
● You will get options of ‘Print ticket,’ which the user can select to get print from the connected printer.
● Guest users will have to give one of the following information to get the print. PNR Number, Email Id (provided while booking),
Mobile Number (provided while booking) and Transaction Password sent by E-ticket / Mticket after booking.
Q. I am a frequenct UTC traveller. Is there any bus pass available ?
A: Yes, UTC Travels offer bus passes that can be availed online as well as from the UTC bus depots. The pass offers you discounted rates on the route frequently travelled by you.
Q. Does UTC provide any entertainment facilities online?
A: Yes, many of UTC’s volvo buses come with 21” TV & CD player for travellers' entertainment.
Q. Is there any UTC bus available to Haldwani from Delhi?
Q. When does the first UTC volvo leaves from Dehradun for Delhi?
A: First volvo leaves from Dehradun at 6 AM for Delhi.
