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IN PHOTOS: MSRTC prepares fleet at Borivali depot ahead of Ganeshotsav 2026 rush

Updated On: 11 September, 2026 07:00 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has begun preparations for the expected travel rush ahead of Ganeshotsav 2026, with buses being readied at its Nancy Colony depot in Borivali East, Mumbai. Pics/Satej Shinde

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Ahead of the Ganeshotsav 2026, Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik had announced that MSRTC will operate 5,220 additional buses. Pics/Satej Shinde
Ahead of the Ganeshotsav 2026, Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik had announced that MSRTC will operate 5,220 additional buses. Pics/Satej Shinde
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The buses stationed at the depot reach the designated passenger pick-up points. From there, they will carry passengers travelling to different parts of Maharashtra
The buses stationed at the depot reach the designated passenger pick-up points. From there, they will carry passengers travelling to different parts of Maharashtra
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The special services are expected to help people manage the increased demand for public transport during the festive period
The special services are expected to help people manage the increased demand for public transport during the festive period
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Sarnaik had earlier said that the corporation had made extensive arrangements to ensure smooth travel for devotees returning to their native places for Ganeshotsav
Sarnaik had earlier said that the corporation had made extensive arrangements to ensure smooth travel for devotees returning to their native places for Ganeshotsav
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He had said MSRTC would operate the additional buses on various Konkan routes without considering profit or loss, as the festival holds special significance for people from the region.
He had said MSRTC would operate the additional buses on various Konkan routes without considering profit or loss, as the festival holds special significance for people from the region.
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Passengers can book seats for the special buses through the official MSRTC website and the MSRTC Bus Reservation mobile application. Reservations will also be available at bus stations across the state
Passengers can book seats for the special buses through the official MSRTC website and the MSRTC Bus Reservation mobile application. Reservations will also be available at bus stations across the state
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Additional buses will also operate from major bus stations in other parts of Mumbai, Thane and Palghar
Additional buses will also operate from major bus stations in other parts of Mumbai, Thane and Palghar
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MSRTC said senior officers and staff would be deployed round the clock at key bus stations during the festival period
MSRTC said senior officers and staff would be deployed round the clock at key bus stations during the festival period
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A large number of people from Konkan and western Maharashtra traditionally return to their native villages for Ganeshotsav
A large number of people from Konkan and western Maharashtra traditionally return to their native villages for Ganeshotsav

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