Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) With the objective of establishing an eco-friendly, modern and sustainable public transport system, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) will convert its entire bus fleet to electric vehicles in a phased manner by 2035, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik informed the Legislative Council during Question Hour on Wednesday.The question was raised by member Shrikant Bharatiya, while supplementary questions were asked by members Parinay Phuke, Satej Patil, Pra…
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Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) Traffic has been severely impacted on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway due to a massive landslide near the Missing Link project area. The administrative machinery is currently working on a war footing to clear the debris. In light of the situation, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has appealed to citizens to avoid traveling on the Mumbai–Pune route unless absolutely necessary.CM Fadnavis, who reviewed the ongoing debris removal work and also the situation due to incessant rai…
Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) Maharashtra’s State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) on Monday advised private establishments in Mumbai to allow employees to work from home wherever possible and directed non-essential government offices to function for only half a day, as heavy rainfall continued to batter the state amid a red alert.The SDMA further stated, “A Red/Orange alert has been issued for some districts in the Konkan/coastal areas during 6-7 July. Avoid unnecessary travel, roads under water,…
Mumbai, June 5 (IANS) In a bid to ensure the comprehensive revival of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday directed authorities to prepare an ambitious blueprint focusing on depot development, staff housing, creation of public amenities, and long-term financial self-sustainability. Emphasising absolute transparency, the Chief Minister ordered all concerned agencies to work in close coordination. He stressed that…
Surat, June 3 (IANS) Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansheriya visited Surat Civil Hospital on Wednesday to meet passengers injured in the fatal bus accident near Bardoli, assuring them of full medical support and directing hospital authorities to ensure uninterrupted treatment and care. Pansheriya, who arrived in Surat from Gandhinagar, went directly to the Civil Hospital where he met the injured passengers, enquired about their condition, and interacted with their family members.“The doctors…
Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) Transport Minister and Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) Chairman, Pratap Sarnaik, on Monday said that State Transport (ST) buses remain an essential public transit service for citizens in rural areas, and maintaining this service while ensuring financial stability is a key challenge ahead for the corporation.Against the backdrop of rising fuel costs, a proposal for a passenger fare hike is under consideration; however, fares will not be increased immedia…
Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC), popularly known as the ‘Lal Pari’, is facing a fresh financial crisis following a recent spike in fuel prices. Maharashtra Transport Minister and MSRTC Chairman, Pratap Sarnaik, on Friday, indicated that the corporation may be forced to hike ticket fares to offset an estimated annual burden of approximately Rs 125 crore.The minister’s statement comes after the central government on Friday increased the prices of pe…
Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) is set to recruit 17,742 drivers, conductors, and staff on a contractual basis. This recruitment is intended for the 8,300 new buses being added to the corporation’s fleet.MSRTC Chairman and Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Tuesday shared that while a proposal for permanent staff has been sent to the Finance Department, this contractual hiring is necessary to ensure the new buses can begin operations immediately…