
If you travel within Gujarat, the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) makes your journey easier with two useful mobile tools:
- GSRTC Booking App – Book bus tickets in advance or for the same day.
- GSRTC Live Tracking App – See your bus’s real-time location and get arrival updates.
1. GSRTC Apps – What They Do
A. Live Tracking App
Shows your bus’s current position on a map and its expected arrival time.
Main features:
- Find nearby bus stations.
- Search for buses between two places.
- See the bus moving live on a map.
- Share your bus arrival time with others.
- Check the timetable for services.
- Save your favourite bus service.
B. Booking App
Lets you:
- Book tickets in advance (up to 60 days) or for the current day.
- Select seats.
- Cancel or reschedule tickets.
- Print tickets or get them via SMS/email.
- Track your booked bus by PNR number.
2. How to Download the Apps
For Android
- Live Tracking: Search “GSRTC Live Tracking” on Google Play. Check that the developer is Amnex Infotechnologies Pvt Ltd.
- Booking: Search “GSRTC” on Google Play. The official app ID is
com.gsrtc.mobileweb.
For iPhone (iOS)
- Live Tracking: Search “GSRTC Live Tracking” in the App Store.
- Booking: Search “GSRTC” in the App Store or use the GSRTC official website on Safari.
Tip: Only download from official stores or the GSRTC website to avoid fake apps.
3. How to Book a Ticket – Step by Step
- Open the GSRTC Booking App (or go to gsrtc.in).
- Choose Advance Booking (future trips) or Current Booking (same day).
- Enter From and To locations and select travel date.
- See available buses (Express, Volvo, AC, Sleeper, etc.).
- Select your seat(s) (up to 6 per booking).
- Choose boarding and dropping points.
- Enter passenger names, ages, and your contact details.
- Review the fare and pay securely.
- Receive your ticket by SMS/email with a PNR number.
Advance Booking: Can cancel and get refunds.
Current Booking: No reservation charges, but no refunds.
4. How to Track Your Bus in Real Time
Option 1: Live Tracking App
- Open the app, search for your bus or station.
- Select your bus to see it moving on the map.
- Share ETA with friends/family.
Option 2: Track My Bus (Website)
- Go to the GSRTC “Track My Bus” page.
- Enter your PNR, Vehicle Number, or Trip Code.
- See live status and arrival time.
5. How to Cancel a Ticket
- Use the “Cancel Ticket” option on the website/app.
- Refund depends on how early you cancel:
- 0–1 day before: 25% fare cut.
- 2–5 days before: 20% fare cut.
- 6–60 days before: 15% fare cut.
- Refund usually takes 7–21 working days.
- No refund for Current Booking tickets.
6. How to Reschedule
- Allowed once, at least 24 hours before departure.
- Can only shift to same or higher class bus.
- Once rescheduled, ticket cannot be cancelled.
7. Other Useful Features
- View/Print Ticket: From “My Bookings” or “Print / SMS Ticket” page.
- Refund Complaint: If payment was made but ticket not issued, report it.
- Helpline: 1800-233-666666.
8. Tips for Smooth Booking & Travel
- Reach boarding point 15 minutes early.
- For live tracking, search only on your actual travel day.
- Keep your internet connection stable during payment.
- Avoid booking during GSRTC’s daily 11:50 PM – 12:20 AM maintenance window.
9. Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I track all buses live?
Only for buses that have live tracking and only on the day of travel.
Q: What if I didn’t get my ticket SMS/email?
Use the “Print / SMS Ticket” option or call the helpline.
Q: Can I book for someone else?
Yes, just enter their name and details in passenger info.
10. Final Words
- Use GSRTC Booking App for seat reservation and payments.
- Use GSRTC Live Tracking App or “Track My Bus” to follow your bus in real time.
- Always check the official GSRTC website for updated rules on booking, refunds, and schedules.






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