A direct roadways bus service has been launched between Kaushambi (Kosambi) and Sarnath by the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC). This new service brings major relief to devotees, Buddhist followers, and general travelers who previously had to change vehicles midway. The manager of Sri Lanka Rama Buddha Vihara, Ven. Talammahara Siri Visuddhi Mahathero (Bhante T. Shir Vishuddhi Mahathero), celebrated the launch of the direct bus service by distributing sweets at the Kaushambi bus stand. Devotees and local residents expressed great joy and gratitude for this new service, which will boost religious tourism, strengthen connection between historically and religiously significant sites, and make pilgrim travel much more convenient, safe, and time-saving.