MSRTC

MSRTC hikes bus fares by 13.65%, replaces temporary seasonal surcharge

July 17, 2026 9:49 pm

Announcing the decision, State Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said the fare revision had become unavoidable to ensure the corporation's financial sustainability while maintaining uninterrupted services.

MSRTC extends 10% bus fare hike till July 31, cites rising diesel prices

July 15, 2026 8:46 pm

The temporary increase, first introduced in April, will remain in force for another fortnight as the state-run transporter cites rising fuel costs and mounting financial losses.

No private pickups within 200 metres of state transport bus stations? MSRTC begins statewide enforcement drive

June 06, 2026 3:48 pm

Action follows High Court directions barring passenger pickup and drop-off by private vehicles near bus stations.

From a wooden bus with a 9-paise fare to 160 crore passengers: The 78-year journey of Maharashtra’s ‘Laal Pari’

June 02, 2026 10:34 am

The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation's incredible journey began on June 1, 1948, when a single bus rolled out of Swargate in Pune, headed for Ahmednagar.

Your bus ticket could soon cost more. Diesel hike will drive up MSRTC fares, says Minister Sarnaik

May 16, 2026 9:32 am

Maharashtra's transport minister warns a fare revision could be unavoidable as rising fuel costs squeeze the state bus operator's finances.

Supreme Court slams MSRTC for ‘unequal bargaining’ as cleaner wins 30-year legal battle for back wages

April 22, 2026 9:43 am

While criticising the MSRTC for stretching the litigation for three decades, the Supreme Court noted that if this is not the use of unequal bargaining power, then we do not know what it is.

MSRTC eyes Rs 241 crore diesel savings, bets on new revenue streams

March 20, 2026 6:42 pm

Transport body plans fuel stations, ads and AI-led reforms as losses mount to Rs 12,000 crore

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.

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

June 22, 2020 6:30 pm