Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation

The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation abbreviated as (MSRTC, or simply ST), is the state run bus service of Maharashtra, India with 16,000 buses which ferry 7 million passengers daily on 17,000 routes. It is the third largest bus service provider in India behind Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation. It serves routes to towns and cities within Maharashtra and adjoining states. Apart from locations within the state of Maharashtra, the MSRTC service also covers destinations in neighboring states . It is one of the largest fleet owners in India. It also offers a facility for online booking of tickets for all 17,000 routes.

History and Evolution

The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation was established by State Government of Maharashtra as per the provision in Section 3 of RTC Act 1950.

The M.S.R.T.C is operating its services by the approved scheme of road transport published vide Notification MVA 3173/30303-XIIA dated 29.11.1973 in the official gazette.

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Develop MSRTC stns with modern facilities: State

The Times of India 18 Mar 2025
At a meeting held in Vidhan Bhavan on Tuesday, the state transport ministry directed ...

1 dead, 2 injured as MSRTC electric bus hits scooter

Hindustan Times 15 Mar 2025
A 29-year-old rider was killed and two pillion riders seriously injured on Wednesday night when a MSRTC-owned electric bus rammed into their scooter near the Elphistone Bridge in Lower Parel. 1 dead, 2 injured as MSRTC electric bus hits scooter ... ....

MSRTC chief warns contractor: Supply 1,287 buses by May 22 or lose contract

Indian Express 14 Mar 2025
The ST Corporation signed a contract with Evey on November 2, 2023, for the supply of electric buses .

Man Killed, Two Friends Injured As MSRTC Bus Hits Scooter In Mumbai, Driver Held

News18 13 Mar 2025
The accident occurred around 2.30 am on the Prabhadevi bridge when Pranay Bodke, Karan Shinde and Durvesh Gorde were going to Dadar flower market from Kalachowki, an official said ... .

MSRTC to scrap 72 end-of-life Shivshahi & Shivneri buses

Hindustan Times 13 Mar 2025
The MSRTC estimates that the auction of these defunct buses will generate around ₹2.5 to ₹3 crore ... Last year (2024), MSRTC scrapped 240 such buses from 14 depots, generating ₹8.5 crore in revenue,” Nehul said.

CM announces probe into leasing of MSRTC buses

Hindustan Times 13 Mar 2025
Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced an inquiry into the leasing of 1,310 buses by officials of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC), without the approval of the state government.

CM: Will take action over MSRTC tender which could have caused loss of Rs 1,700 cr

Indian Express 12 Mar 2025
Says work orders issued when govt was not formed; Opp raises Shinde\u2019s statement .

Pune bus rape: 4 MSRTC officials, including senior depot manager, suspended for negligence

Hindustan Times 11 Mar 2025
A 26-year-old woman was raped inside a parked MSRTC bus at Pune's Swargate bus depot on February 25 ... The minister warned of similar action if there was any dereliction of duty with regards to passenger safety at MSRTC facilities.

MSRTC security audit flags critical lapses across bus stands in Pune district

Hindustan Times 11 Mar 2025
Following alleged rape incident at Swargate ST stand, 3-member committee of MSRTC conducted security audit highlighting critical lapses across bus stands in Pune district ... Pramod Nehul, MSRTC Pune ...
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