In a historic moment for rural Rajasthan, the villages of Kerot and Kurthal in Kekri, Ajmer district, welcomed their first-ever Rajasthan Roadways bus service since Independence. The arrival of the bus triggered emotional celebrations across the villages, with residents performing aarti, showering flowers, beating dhol-nagadas, and dancing to DJ music to mark the long-awaited milestone.The launch of the Rajasthan Kerot and Kurthal First Roadways Bus is expected to significantly improve transportation, education, healthcare access, and economic opportunities for residents of Kerot, Kurthal, Bhawani, and nearby villages.Historic Roadways Service BeginsThe new Rajasthan roadways bus service started after 13 new buses were added to the Kekri Roadways Depot on August 1, 2026. The additional buses enabled the expansion of routes, including the Beawar–Kota corridor, bringing government bus connectivity to villages that had remained outside the Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) network for decades.Villagers welcomed the driver and conductor with garlands and traditional safas (turbans), while community members gathered despite rainy weather to celebrate the arrival of the first government bus.Related Instagram Video :Rajasthan’s Kerot and Kurthal VillagesYears of Transportation HardshipFor many residents, the Kerot village connectivity project has ended a long-standing transportation struggle. Until now, villagers often had to walk nearly three kilometres to reach the nearest point where public transport was available.Students, especially girls pursuing higher education, said the lack of reliable transport had been a major obstacle. With the new Kurthal village transport service, commuting to schools, colleges, hospitals, markets, and government offices is expected to become easier and more affordable.Rural Connectivity Gets a BoostThe launch of the first government bus service Rajasthan has been widely seen as an important step in rural connectivity Rajasthan and regional development. Farmers will now have improved access to nearby markets, while elderly residents and patients can travel more conveniently for medical treatment.Local MLA Shatrughan Gautam was credited by villagers for pursuing the demand for roadways connectivity for several years. During the event, he thanked Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma for strengthening the Kekri Roadways network and expressed hope that the depot would receive around 40 additional buses and 30 electric buses in the future.Residents also demanded that another bus be introduced on the route to meet growing travel needs. The Rajasthan Kerot and Kurthal First Roadways Bus has become a symbol of Rajasthan village development, bringing government transport services to communities that had waited decades for reliable public connectivity.
