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MSRTC to Deploy 5,000 Extra Buses for Konkan Pilgrimage During Ganeshotsav

Passengers can reserve seats via the MSRTC website, at depots or through the app; group bookings begin July 22 under concessionary fares for women and senior citizens.

Overview

  • MSRTC will run 5,000 additional buses between August 23 and September 7 to handle surge in Ganeshotsav travel to Konkan.
  • Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said the expansion upholds MSRTC’s tradition of serving Konkan migrants during the Ganpati festival.
  • Individual bookings open immediately on npublic.msrtcors.com, at bus depots and via the MSRTC Bus Reservation app.
  • The corporation will extend 100% fare concessions to 'Amrut' senior citizens and 50% discounts to other senior citizens and women.
  • Round-the-clock staff at depots and dedicated roadside repair teams along Konkan highways will ensure uninterrupted service.