<h1>State transport moves 596,000 passengers during festival with 5,000 extra buses, earns Rs 23.77 crore, zero accidents</h1> State transport corporation transported about 596,000 passengers from three districts during a religious festival, completing 15,388 trips and generating Rs 23.77 crore in revenue after deploying 5,000 additional buses and over 10,000 staff. The operation included round-the-clock staffing, strategically placed repair teams, and 100 standby buses at key depots; the corporation reported an accident-free benchmark. The factual record bears on public-service obligations, revenue accounting, operational readiness, and potential regulatory or liability scrutiny concerning safety, service delivery, and contingency planning.