Competing with private players who lure passengers at the state transport (ST) bus stands with lower fares; the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has opened two new counters at Swargate depot. Tickets for AC and luxury buses heading for Mumbai will be sold at these 'Hirkani' booths on platforms 4 and 5 of the stand.

This new initiative was introduced to make it convenient for the holiday crowd to get confirmed tickets on these buses and to clear the extra rush. To avoid goof ups and confusion, a coordinator has been specially appointed to manage conductors, drivers and passengers on the stand.