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…
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Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced on Friday that e-rickshaws and e-bikes used for public transport will now be required to undergo formal registration and obtain permits from the Motor Vehicles Department. This decision marks a shift in policy, as electric rickshaws (e-rickshaws) were previously exempt from the mandatory independent permit process required for traditional commercial vehicles. The Minister clarified that while the issuance of new perm…
Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Thursday informed the Legislative Council that the government has decided to build modern ‘busports’ across the state on the lines of Gujarat.He said a new policy has been formulated for the comprehensive development of Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) depots and bus stations.The minister was responding to a half-hour discussion initiated by MLC Pravin Darekar on the issue.Sarnaik stated that under t…