Overview

• Transport minister Pratap Sarnaik on July 14 reaffirmed that MSRTC remains an autonomous government entity with no privatisation plans.
• New water purification and cooling units were inaugurated at Mumbai’s Parel bus depot to serve both staff and passengers.
• The state plans to engage private agencies for sanitation at rest areas, uniform washing and ironing, and grooming services such as haircuts and shaves.
• MSRTC operates over 14,000 buses, serves 5.5 million daily passengers and employs around 83,000 workers, despite losses exceeding ₹10,000 crore and occasional salary delays.
• Officials say the enhanced amenities and outsourced support services are intended to lift staff morale and drive improvements in operational efficiency.