According to Transport Minister and MSRTC Chairman Pratap Sarnaik, the arrangement is intended to provide pilgrims with a more organised and integrated travel experience while generating an additional source of revenue for the state-run transport corporation

According to Darekar, the initiative is being developed on the lines of the "Bharat Taxi" model and is expected to reduce the commission burden imposed by private ride-hailing platforms while allowing drivers to retain ownership of their vehicles