MSRTC's Festive Triumph: Safe Travels and Considerable Revenue

The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation successfully transported nearly 5.96 lakh people during the Ganesh festival, generating Rs 23.77 crore in revenue. Managing 15,388 accident-free trips with 5,000 additional buses, the effort ensured passenger safety and comfort, showcasing effective coordination and dedication from thousands of MSRTC staff.

During this year's Ganesh festival, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) achieved a notable milestone in safe public transportation, ferrying nearly 5.96 lakh devotees from Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar.

The successful operation between August 23 and September 8 involved 5,000 extra buses to meet the festive rush, resulting in 15,388 completed trips across the Konkan region and a revenue of Rs 23.77 crore, said Maharashtra minister Pratap Sarnaik.

More than 10,000 dedicated MSRTC staff worked around the clock, ensuring accident-free travel, stationing repair teams on highways, and maintaining readiness with additional buses for breakdowns, Sarnaik highlighted, praising their collective efforts.

(With inputs from agencies.)