<p>The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/search/maharashtra-state-road-transport-corporation-articles" target="_blank" rel="none noopener"><strong>Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC)</strong></a> has announced that the state-run electric luxury buses between Mumbai and Pune will have "Shivneri Sundari," women attendants, whose job will be akin to an air hostess.</p>
<p>The MSRTC stated that air hostess-like attendants will be introduced on e-Shivneri buses. This change aims to improve service quality and enhance the travel experience for MSRTC bus passengers who travel between Mumbai and Pune.</p>
<p>In a statement, the MSRTC said that at the MSRTC's 304th board meeting in Mumbai, the decision was made to provide air travel-like hospitality on the 200-km route without any extra charge for tickets.</p>
<p>The attendants, called "Shivneri Sundari," will welcome and assist passengers during their journey, which takes about four hours.</p>
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<p>It said that the meeting covered 70 different topics, and the approval for these attendants was one of the key decisions made. Currently, e-Shivneri buses operate with only a driver on board, and conductors issue tickets at specific stops, the PTI reported on Wednesday.</p>
<p>The MSRTC board approved the purchase of 2,500 new buses and plans to convert 100 diesel buses to electric on a trial basis. The corporation, which has over 15,000 buses, is also converting 5,000 diesel buses to run on liquefied natural gas (LNG), according to the PTI.</p>
<p>In memory of the late Anand Dighe, the board approved the establishment of "Anand Arogya Kendras" (health centers) at 343 bus stations across Maharashtra. These centers will provide affordable health check-ups and medicines for travelers and local residents, the news agency reported.</p>
<p>To improve accessibility, two new depots will be built in tribal areas: one in Mul, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/search/chandrapur--articles" target="_blank" rel="none noopener"><strong>Chandrapur district</strong></a>, and another in Dharni, Amravati district, bringing the total to 253 depots, the statement said.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, in another initiative, the MSRTC will offer space to women's self-help groups to set up stalls selling local products at bus stations. These 10x10 stalls will be available for a small rent, allowing local women entrepreneurs to showcase their goods.</p>
<p>The MSRTC is one of the largest state-run transport corporations in India, with a workforce of 90,000. Every day, nearly 5.5 million passengers rely on ST buses, which are considered a vital mode of travel in Maharashtra.</p>
<p>(with PTI inputs)</p><p>
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