Uttarakhand Transport Corporation (UTC) is the public sector passenger road transport corporation of the state of Uttarakhand, India. Commonly referred to as Uttarakhand Roadways, it provides essential connectivity across the hilly terrain of the state and facilitates inter-state travel to neighboring regions.
The corporation operates an extensive network covering approximately 387,000 kilometers and catering to over 120,000 passengers daily. Its primary operations connect major towns within Uttarakhand while extending services to Delhi, Chandigarh, and the states of Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan.
The mission of UTC is to provide adequate, efficient, well-coordinated, and economical transportation services. As an autonomous body, it focuses on self-sustenance and modernizing its infrastructure to enhance passenger comfort and safety.
History
Following the formation of Uttarakhand on 9 November 2000, the Uttarakhand Transport Corporation (UTC) was established on 30 October 2003 under the Road Transport Act, 1950. At the time of its formation, the corporation inherited 957 buses along with the existing administrative structure from the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC).
Administrative Structure
The corporation is headquartered in Dehradun. To manage operations effectively across the state's diverse terrain, UTC is organized into three functional divisions: Dehradun, Haldwani (Nainital), and Tanakpur. Each division operates a regional workshop dedicated to maintenance, heavy repairs, and technical inspections to ensure the safety of the fleet.
Divisions and bus depots UTC has 3 divisions and 19 bus depots. +DivisionsDepotsTanakpurLohaghat, Pithoragarh, Tanakpur(Haldwani) NainitalAlmora, Bageshwar, Bhawali, Haldwani, Kathgodam, Kashipur, Ramnagar, Ranikhet, Rudarpur DehradunDehradun, Dehradun Gramin, Dehradun Hill, Haridwar, Kotdwar, Rishikesh, Roorkee, Srinagar
Fleet
UTC operates a fleet of over 1,345 buses, including around 950 corporation-owned vehicles, while several others run under private contract. Contract-operated buses in the fleet include Volvo, Janrath (A.C.), CNG, and sleeper coaches.
Types of Buses Operated by UTC
Volvo: Premium long-distance services. Janrath (A.C): High-speed, air-conditioned inter-city services. Ordinary: The primary mode of transport for hilly and rural areas. CNG: Eco-friendly buses primarily serving the NCR and plains. Sleeper: Long-distance overnight coaches. Low-Floor: Urban transit buses operated under the JNNURM scheme. Tempo Traveller: Specialized services operated primarily to connect popular tourist destinations across the state.
Modes of service delivery
Online booking portal Booking counters Pathik mobile app Authorised Agents Common Service Centre
Awards +Year Type of Trophy Awarded2008-09Highest bus productivity in mountainous services.Highest improvement in bus productivity in hilly areas.Highest tire lifespan in mountainous areas.Highest diesel average in hilly areas.Highest improvement in diesel average in hilly areas.2009-10Highest bus productivity in mountainous services.Highest tire lifespan in mountainous areas.Highest diesel average in hilly areasMinimum operating costs in hilly areas2010-11Highest tire life span in mountainous areasHighest diesel average in hilly areasMinimum operating costs in hilly areasMinimum accident rate in hilly areas.2011-12Award by Transport Minister, Government of India for best road safety in hilly areas.Minimum accident rate in hilly areas.Minimum Operating Cost2012-13Highest utility on mountain roads.Highest diesel utilization on mountain routes.Highest diesel average on mountain routes.2013-14Bus productivity.Highest tire life span.Highest kilometer (bu).Highest operating.2014-15Highest tire life span in mountainous areasHighest tire life span in mountainous areasHighest bus productivity in hilly areas.2015-16Maximum improvement in bus productivity compared to last year.Highest tire life span.Minimum operating cost (tax free)Maximum improvement in diesel average.Highest performance in bus productivity.Maximum diesel average.2016-17Highest productivity of mountain services.Highest tire life span in mountain services.Minimum operating costs on mountain routes.2019-20Minimum accidents on mountain roads.2020-21Minimum accidents on mountain roads.
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References
External links https://www.utconline.uk.gov.in/ Official website] Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)