MSRTC

Mobility card now mandatory for concessional travel on MSRTC buses

February 15, 2026 8:06 pm

The NCMC card will be compulsory for students, senior citizens, women, persons with disabilities, freedom fighters, accredited journalists, and other groups currently receiving subsidised or free travel under the state transport schemes.

MSRTC mandates EV charging points at all new fuel outlets on its land, but green fleet transition lags

February 08, 2026 6:10 pm

According to Vahan portal data, Maharashtra has over 5.78 lakh registered EVs, supported by around 4,166 public charging stations.

Eyeing extra revenue, Maharashtra Govt increases lease term for MSRTC land projects to 98 years

September 03, 2025 6:04 pm

The new policy is expected to enable the development of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation's (MSRTC) surplus land under a public-private partnership mode.

In push for pvt investment, lease for MSRTC land extended to 98 years from 60

August 05, 2025 10:44 pm

The revised lease framework, applicable to surplus MSRTC land — primarily located at bus depots in cities across the state — is aimed at making public-private partnership projects more financially viable and attractive to private developers.

Chhava to be state's official ride-hailing app operated by MSRTC

August 05, 2025 10:29 pm

According to MSRTC, the new app promises respectable earnings for drivers as well as secure and dependable commutes for citizens.

MSRTC will open public fuel stations in Maharashtra to boost revenue: Minister Pratap Sarnaik

August 02, 2025 2:11 pm

Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik stated that these retail outlets will be set up in partnership with central public sector firms such as Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum.

MSRTC made losses in 37 of past 45 years; Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik promises to revive it in 4 years

June 24, 2025 5:17 pm

Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik has announced a plan for the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation to induct 5,000 new buses annually and host fuel stations on its land on a revenue-sharing basis.

Adhere to revised timetable: Transport Minister Sarnaik tells consortium supplying e-buses to MSRTC

May 30, 2025 8:31 pm

In July 2023, MSRTC had awarded the wet lease contract for 5,150 electric buses to Olectra and Evey Trans.

'Passenger comfort is non-negotiable': Pratap Sarnaik directs MSRTC to cancel contracts of unhygienic and costly hotels on bus routes

April 17, 2025 10:24 am

Pratap Sarnaik's directive came after several passengers in Maharashtra complained about inadequate facilities at stopovers and overcharged food.

After Dy CM Shinde's directions, state releases Rs 120 crore for paying MSRTC employees' salaries

April 11, 2025 8:53 pm

As per Transport Minister and MSRTC Chairman Pratap Sarnaik, employees' pending salaries will be transferred to their bank accounts on Tuesday.

Passengers Stranded At Shivaji Nagar ST Bus Station After State Transport Workers Go On Strike

June 22, 2020 6:30 pm