Module 15: Road Transport Growth & Bihar State Road Transport Corporation (BSRTC)

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Road transport is the primary and most preferred mode of passenger and freight movement in Bihar. During the 2010–15 period, the number of registered vehicles in Bihar expanded at an annual rate of 15.4 percent.

National Comparative Rank:

According to the Year Book of Road Transport, Bihar was the second fastest growing state in India (15.4%) in vehicle registration during 2010–15, next only to West Bengal.
However, the baseline motorization density remains low: Bihar had only 45.9 vehicles per thousand population in 2015, compared to the All-India average of 173.5 vehicles per thousand.
Tamil Nadu ranked highest in India with 312.1 vehicles per thousand population.

Bihar State Road Transport Corporation (BSRTC):

BSRTC was established in 1959 as a statutory commercial body under the Road Transport Corporation Act, 1950, to provide economical, efficient, and well-coordinated passenger bus services. Presently, BSRTC operates public city buses and long-distance luxury services through Public Private Partnership (PPP) modes.

⭐ Key Points

According to the Year Book of Road Transport, Bihar was the second fastest growing state in India (15.4%) in vehicle registration during 2010–15, next only to West Bengal.
However, the baseline motorization density remains low: Bihar had only 45.9 vehicles per thousand population in 2015, compared to the All-India average of 173.5 vehicles per thousand.
Tamil Nadu ranked highest in India with 312.1 vehicles per thousand population.

📌 One-line Q&A

According to the Year Book of Road Transport, Bihar was the second fastest growing state in India (______) in vehicle registration during 2010–15, next only to West Bengal. — 15.4%
However, the baseline motorization density remains low: Bihar had only 45.9 vehicles per thousand population in 2015, compared to the All-India average of 173.5 vehicles per thousand.
Tamil Nadu ranked highest in India with ______ vehicles per thousand population. — 312.1

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In which year was the Bihar State Road Transport Corporation (BSRTC) established?

BSRTC was established as a statutory commercial body in the year 1959.

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According to the Year Book of Road Transport, Bihar was the second fastest growing state in India (______) in vehicle registration during 2010–15, next only to West Bengal.

15.4%

However, the baseline motorization density remains low: Bihar had only 45.9 vehicles per thousand population in 2015, compared to the All-India average of 173.5 vehicles per thousand.

Bihar had only 45.9 vehicles per thousand population in 2015, compared to the All-India average of 173.5 vehicles per thousand.

Tamil Nadu ranked highest in India with ______ vehicles per thousand population.

312.1