As a way to entice drivers to ferry more passengers, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has decided to adopt a new strategy — drivers and conductors who accomplish targets will be given incentives.

Under the scheme, the beneficiaries would get 24 per cent incentive or 100 rupees whichever is lesser, daily for achieving the specified target. u00a0MSRTC officials claim that this is aimed at overcoming losses and improving bus services wherein staff would be motivated to ensure there is good turnout of buses, and fewer breakdowns.u00a0