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Hemaxi G. Khalasi , S.S.A.S.I.T, Surat, Gujarat, India; Dhruvil A.Gorsawala , S.S.A.S.I.T, Surat,; Ketan L. Sojitra S.S.A.S.I.T, Surat,,; Virbhadra G. Dabhi , S.S.A.S.I.T, Surat

The existing GSRTC bus station in Surat is located at Delhi Gate and as per the observations made in 2015, it faces the dilemma of inadequate space. Buses did not depart from the platforms provided within the premises. The recent renovations have been noticed but the problem of traffic congestion due to the central bus station being in the west of the railway station and the central bus depot being in the east, still prevails. It is proposed to plan a new Central Bus Station in the nearby area on L.H. Road, with improved services. Also an approach road to be constructed, connecting the newly proposed bus station with Sahara Darwaja. The proposed bus station would increase the passenger handling efficiency and would decrease the traffic in station area. It would also accommodate the GSRTC offices, employee quarters, bus depot, a fire station, a fuel station and a shopping mall with multiple.