The decision comes after a recent surprise inspection at a Mumbai bus depot revealed alarming lapses in discipline, prompting the government to introduce a series of stringent measures across MSRTC depots
05 March,2026 02:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
State Transport Minister and MSRTC Chairman Pratap Sarnaik announced that the premium service, long known as the “queen” of the Mumbai-Pune highway, will now connect several major cities across Maharashtra
04 March,2026 12:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Sarnaik noted that the corporation manages 251 depots and operates over 610 large and small bus stations across Maharashtra. With a fleet of approximately 12,000 buses, MSRTC currently serves around 50 to 55 lakh passengers daily
03 March,2026 01:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The Maharashtra Transporters Action Committee (M-TAC) has reiterated its call for an indefinite statewide strike from March 5, protesting “arbitrary” e-challans and rising financial burden. Around one lakh transporters are expected at Azad Maidan
02 March,2026 09:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
