# Staff pickup to Sanand GIDC from Sanand town, Bavla & Viramgam Many Sanand plant staff live close by: in Sanand town, the villages around the estates, Bavla to the south and Viramgam to the west. Shiv Shakti Tours & Travels runs shift routes from these places, sized from a 6-seat Ertiga to our own Tempo Travellers and buses. - Villages and towns - Ertiga to bus - All three shifts | To | Distance | Sedan | | --- | --- | --- | | Bavla (South, Bavla road) | 19 km (~30 min) | ₹1,000 | | Viramgam (West, towards Saurashtra) | 40 km (~1 h) | ₹1,000 | Single-trip sedan fare at our rate (₹1,000 sedan minimum). Shift routes from these towns are quoted per vehicle per month. ## Can you pick up staff from Bavla, Viramgam and the villages near Sanand? Yes. We run shift routes to the Sanand estates from Sanand town, the villages around the estates, Bavla (about 19 km) and Viramgam (about 40 km). Vehicles are sized to each route, and the company pays per vehicle on a monthly invoice. - **~19 km**: Bavla to Sanand - **~40 km**: Viramgam to the estates - **6+**: Seats from an Ertiga upward - **3**: Shifts covered, every day Operators, apprentices, contract workers and ITI trainees mostly come from nearby, and they are the people most likely to ride a crowded shared auto or a two-wheeler to work. A fixed shift route gives a plant three things in return: everyone arrives together before the shift, absenteeism from missed transport drops, and the HR team knows exactly who is on which vehicle. ## Which vehicle suits each town? Distance and headcount decide it. Short, dense pickups in Sanand town suit a Tempo Traveller or bus; scattered village pickups suit Ertigas; Viramgam's longer run suits a full vehicle on one road. | Pickup area | Distance to the estates | Typical vehicle | How we plan it | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Sanand town | Next to the estates | Tempo Traveller or bus | A few collection points along the main roads | | Villages around the estates | Short | Ertiga | Door or village-square pickups, one car per cluster | | Bavla | About 19 km | Ertiga or Tempo Traveller | One run along the Bavla road | | Viramgam | About 40 km | Tempo Traveller or bus | Collect in town, one direct run to the gate | Distances are approximate. Tempo Traveller and bus rates are quoted on call; the Ertiga is ₹13/km. ## What changes when local staff get a fixed shift route? Punctuality, safety and simpler attendance. These are the changes plant HR teams point to when they move from "staff make their own way" to a route. ### Everyone in before the bell The vehicle reaches the gate before the shift change, so the line starts on time. ### Off the two-wheeler No long rides on the Viramgam or Bavla road after a night shift. ### Known headcount A list of who rides which vehicle, kept current through your cut-off times. ### Tracked and reported GPS on every vehicle and a daily trip report by email to your coordinator. ### Predictable cost Per vehicle per month, unchanged when attendance dips. ## How do you start local staff routes? Share where staff live and when shifts change; we return a route plan, vehicles and a monthly quote, and can trial one route first. - **Share the home areas.** Town or village for each person, grouped by shift. - **Agree pickup points.** Door pickups for small groups, collection points for big ones. - **Fix timings.** Pickups worked back from the shift change and the gate in use. - **Trial a route.** Run one route for a trial period before the rest. - **Run and review.** Monthly review of trips, delays and complaints. ## Which terms apply? Routes run on your monthly agreement; the published terms apply to extra trips. - **Rates**: Sedan ₹12/km · Ertiga ₹13/km · Innova Crysta ₹18/km - **Minimum fare**: Sedan ₹1,000 · Ertiga ₹1,100 · Innova Crysta ₹1,500 - **Night charge**: +20% from 10 PM to 6 AM - **Waiting**: First 30 min free, then ₹100/hour - **Extras**: Tolls, parking and state tax at actual cost - **Advance**: None. Advance booking gets 10% off - **Payment**: Cash or UPI; companies also bank transfer - **Cancellation**: Free until the car leaves the garage - **Outstation & full day**: 300 km a day minimum, ₹300/day driver allowance ## Local staff route questions From plant HR teams and contractors. ### Do you have buses for staff routes? Yes. We run our own Tempo Travellers and buses; seats and rates are quoted on call for your route. ### Can contract workers or trainees use the same routes? Yes. Whoever the company puts on the route list rides; we bill the company per vehicle. ### How far is Viramgam from the Sanand estates? About 40 km by road (the rail distance from Sanand is about 37 km), roughly an hour's drive. ### Can a route stop in several villages? Yes. We plan the pickup order so the vehicle passes each village once and still reaches the gate before the shift. ### What if a village road is not suitable for a bus? We use smaller vehicles for those pickups, or agree a collection point on the main road with your team. ## Related Sanand pages - [Trainee and apprentice transport](https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/sanand-gidc/trainee-apprentice-transport.html): Batches and training centres. - [Employee transport in Sanand](https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/sanand-gidc/employee-transport.html): The complete service for your unit. - [Ahmedabad to Sanand daily cab](https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/sanand-gidc/ahmedabad-to-sanand-daily-cab.html): Routes from the city. - [Sanand local taxi](https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/sanand-gidc/sanand-local-taxi.html): Single trips around Sanand. - [Tempo Traveller hire](https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/blog/tempo-traveller-group-van-ahmedabad.html): Group vehicles, quote on call. **Short general answers in our [Knowledge Hub](https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/)** - [Can you arrange transportation for employees travelling from nearby towns and villages?](https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/employee-transport/employees-from-nearby-towns-and-villages/) **Written by [Vaibhaviba Bhavsinh Solanki](https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/author/vaibhaviba-bhavsinh-solanki.html)**, owner of Shiv Shakti Tours & Travels: GST and MSME registered, 8+ years in business, with cars based near Sanand and an Ahmedabad office in Ghatlodiya. Rates and terms last checked 10 October 2026. Distances are approximate road distances; fares are indicative and confirmed on call. Spotted something out of date? [Tell us](https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/contact.html). ## Bring operators in on time, every shift Send the towns and villages your staff come from and the shift times. We suggest vehicles, pickup points and a monthly price per vehicle. --- - Source page: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/sanand-gidc/staff-pickup-viramgam-bavla.html - Written by: Vaibhaviba Bhavsinh Solanki, owner of Shiv Shakti Tours & Travels (GST and MSME registered, since 2018, rated 4.9 on Google) - Last checked: 10 October 2026 - Book or ask: call or WhatsApp +91 99745 30788 (24/7), contact@shivshaktitoursandtravels.in - Branch: Hansalpur Circle, Becharaji, Near SMG (Maruti Suzuki) Plant, Gujarat 384210 - Head office: B-50, First Floor, Jay Bhanu Society, Gate No. 2, Ghatlodiya, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380061 - Fares are indicative and confirmed on call; tolls, parking and the 20% night charge (10 PM to 6 AM) are extra.