{"id":1297973,"date":"2025-07-21T10:29:51","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T04:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1297973"},"modified":"2025-07-21T10:30:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T05:00:25","slug":"5000-extra-buses-announced-by-msrtc-for-festive-season-pune-konkan-mumbai-konkan-more-routes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/5000-extra-buses-announced-by-msrtc-for-festive-season-pune-konkan-mumbai-konkan-more-routes\/","title":{"rendered":"5000 Extra Buses Announced By MSRTC For Festive Season: Pune-Konkan, Mumbai &#8211; Konkan &amp; More Routes!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MSRTC Scales Up for Ganeshotsav Travel Surge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With Ganesh Chaturthi set for August 27, <strong>Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC)<\/strong> is preparing for one of the busiest travel seasons of the year. Over <strong>5,000 additional buses<\/strong> will be deployed across the state, especially on the high-demand <strong>Mumbai\u2013Konkan and Pune\u2013Konkan routes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-21-at-10.28.42\u202fAM-1024x726.png\" alt=\"5000 Extra Buses Announced By MSRTC For Festive Season: Pune-Konkan, Mumbai - Konkan &amp; More Routes!\" class=\"wp-image-1297984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-21-at-10.28.42\u202fAM-1024x726.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-21-at-10.28.42\u202fAM-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-21-at-10.28.42\u202fAM-768x544.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-21-at-10.28.42\u202fAM-1536x1088.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-21-at-10.28.42\u202fAM.png 2018w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This marks a significant rise from last year\u2019s 4,300 extra buses, underscoring MSRTC\u2019s readiness to meet growing demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pune Division to Run 300+ Special Buses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>MSRTC\u2019s Pune division will operate <strong>250 to 300 special ST buses<\/strong> starting <strong>August 22<\/strong>. These will run from <strong>Swargate and Chinchwad depots<\/strong> to key Konkan towns such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Chiplun<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ratnagiri<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Khed<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Devrukh<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dapoli<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mandangad<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tivre<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lanja<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sindhudurg<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Divisional Controller <strong>Arun Siya<\/strong> confirmed that all details will be shared via the <strong>MSRTC website and mobile app<\/strong>, and urged passengers to book early\u2014especially for group travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Statewide Operations: A Festival Travel Lifeline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Transport Minister <strong>Pratap Sarnaik<\/strong> emphasized the cultural and emotional connection between Lord Ganesha, Konkan workers, and ST buses. He stated that <strong>profit takes a backseat during Ganeshotsav<\/strong>, with the focus firmly on <strong>ensuring no one is left behind<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Major hubs benefiting from extra services include <strong>Mumbai, Thane, Palghar<\/strong>, and <strong>Pune<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Travel Discounts and Passenger Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To support accessibility and ease of travel, MSRTC is offering:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>100% fare exemption<\/strong> for senior citizens under the <strong>\u201cAmrit\u201d<\/strong> category<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>50% discount<\/strong> for other senior citizens and <strong>women passengers<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Special fares for <strong>differently-abled travelers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of safety, MSRTC is deploying:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>24\u00d77 staff<\/strong> at major bus stations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rapid response teams<\/strong> for vehicle repair and maintenance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Preparedness for monsoon disruptions<\/strong> like waterlogging and landslides<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>With the festive spirit in full swing, MSRTC\u2019s large-scale deployment and focus on safety and affordability promise a smooth journey home for thousands of Ganesh devotees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com\/mumbai\/other\/msrtc-resumes-bus-operations-within-districts-after-two-months\/articleshow\/75875820.html\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MSRTC Scales Up for Ganeshotsav Travel Surge With Ganesh Chaturthi set for August 27, Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) is preparing for one of the busiest travel seasons of the year. 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