Overview
- The corporation formally launched the fuel‑saving drive on Tuesday, May 26, setting a target of saving five litres of diesel per bus each day.
- Drivers who improve kilometres‑per‑litre (KPL) performance will receive financial rewards and public recognition while depots that exceed targets get monthly awards.
- Staff with poor KPL records will be counselled and offered retraining focused on speed control, correct gear use, reduced idling and efficient braking.
- Operational steps include depot‑wise targets, regular monitoring by divisional controllers and depot managers, strengthened daily technical inspections and timely repairs for issues such as tyre pressure, engine tuning, oil leaks and brake faults.
- MSRTC consumes about 10.87 lakh litres of diesel daily so the drive aims to save roughly 1,000 litres a day and ease budget strain, but the corporation says a fare revision remains possible if diesel prices keep rising and implementation results will determine next steps.