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Maharashtra extends MSRTC Smart Card deadline till Jan 1; women can avail bus fare concessions without cards

Updated On: 06 November, 2026 04:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

The decision comes after several requests from social organisations, public representatives, political leaders and ministers seeking an extension of the deadline

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Around 1.1 crore NCMC smart cards have been issued and distributed so far, Pratap Sarnaik said. File Pic

Around 1.1 crore NCMC smart cards have been issued and distributed so far, Pratap Sarnaik said. File Pic

In a relief for women commuters, Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Friday extended the deadline for obtaining mandatory National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) smart cards to avail of bus fare concessions to January 1, 2027, reported the PTI.

The transport minister said women passengers can continue to travel on Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) buses at discounted fares without an NCMC smart card until December 31, 2026.

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