Devotees began their journey to Konkan from Mumbai’s Parel depot ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi 2025. MSRTC will operate 5,200 special buses from Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar till September 7 (PICS/ATUL KAMBLE)
Updated On: 2025-08-24 06:07 PM IST
Compiled by : Divya Nair
According to transport minister and MSRTC Chairman Pratap Sarnaik, 5,103 special buses, including 4,479 group reservation buses, have already been fully booked for the Ganpati festival
MSRTC staffers fix a board on the bus
Commuters and staff pray for a safe journey before the wheels go off
An MSRTC staffer applies a Swastik on the first batch of buses
According to Sarnaik, the buses will offer direct connectivity right up to villages and hamlets — a service uniquely provided by MSRTC
MSRTC staffers guide commuters at a helpdesk in Parel ST depot
Passengers wait at the seating area of Parel ST depot ahead of their Konkan-bound journey
The transport minister said MSRTC would ensure round-the-clock staff presence at bus stations and halts for passengers’ convenience
On-road vehicle repair teams will be stationed along key Konkan highways, while temporary restroom facilities will be set up at various halting points for passengers’ convenience
