service in Hajipur running via NH-31 connects several neighbouring cities is provided by the Bihar State Road Transport Corporation. Auto rickshaws are a popular mode of transportation. App based cab service is available. Asia's longest river bridge, the Mahatma Gandhi Setu (built 1982), is in Hajipur and connects the city to Patna across the Ganga. The four lane prestressed RCC bridge was commissioned into service during the year 1982. Travellers get an enthralling experience and panoramic view of lush green banana plantations. The city is primarily served by Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, Patna (PAT) - which is just 21.2 km (13.2 miles) SW or an hour drive from Hajipur. Hajipur is connected to other parts of India through national and state highways. Hajipur is well connected with roads to various major cities of Bihar like Patna, Sonpur, Vaishali, Muzaffarpur, Samastipur, and Chhapra. The major highways are- touches the city and connects it to Chhapra which further joins Ghazipur city in UP. NH 31 starts from Patna and is connected further with Gaya and BodhGaya through state highway. connects Hajipur to Sonbarsa (Nepal border) via Muzaffarpur and Sitamarhi Starts from Hajipur to Musrigharari (Samastipur) via Jandaha SH 74 connects Hajipur to Lalganj, Vaishali. SH 49 connects Hajipur to Mahua, Tajpur, Samastipur SH 93 connects Hajipur to Mahnar, Mohiuddinagar Kacchi Dargah–Bidupur Bridge is a big project of Bihar. The chief minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar announced it on 23 August 2015. This bridge will be connecting two major national highways. This bridge will be the longest bridge in India after completion. Media Hindi and English newspapers are easily available in the city, including Dainik Jagran, Hindustan, Prabhat Khabar, Dainik Bhaskar, The Times of India, Hindustan Times, The Hindu, The Economic Times and The Indian Express. There is also the Hindi and English mixed newspaper tabloid Inext. TV programming is provided by regional news channels like Zee Bihar, Kashish News, Sahara Samay Channel, News18 Bihar, DD Bihar. There are several news programmes broadcast by local cable operators in city areas and all renowned channels are broadcast in each corner of the city areas. Hajipur has the following FM radio stations— AIR FM Rainbow 101.6 FM Vividh Bharati Patna (All India Radio) is broadcast on 102.5 FM. Private FM stations Utility services Electricity supply to the city is regulated and distributed by the Bihar State Power Holding Company Limited. The city gets electricity from