Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) is set to launch six electric air-conditioned “Shivneri” bus services between Mumbai and Pune via the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) or Atal Bihari Vajpayee Trans Harbour Link, following high commuter demand.
MSRTC Shiveneri Buses Key Points:
- Service Expansion: MSRTC will operate six Shivneri buses over the MTHL, initially planned as an experiment with four buses from February 20, but increased to six due to high demand.
- Revenue Generation: The inaugural run saw 150 passengers traveling between Mumbai and Pune, generating revenue of over ₹1.5 lakh for the corporation.
- Travel Routes: Buses will run between Mantralaya and Pune station (via Dadar) at 11 am, Dadar and Swargate at 7 am and 1 pm, Pune railway station and Mantralaya at 6.30 am, and Swargate and Dadar at 7 am and 1 pm.
- Reduced Travel Time: The initiative aims to reduce travel time between Mumbai and Pune by one hour.
- Fare Unchanged: The fare for Shivneri buses remains unaffected by the new route.
- Route Details: Buses will ply via Panvel, Nhava-Sheva, and Sewri to access the MTHL, the longest sea bridge in India, spanning from Sewri in Mumbai to Nhava Sheva in Uran taluka of Raigad district.
- MSRTC Fleet: With a fleet of about 15,000 buses, MSRTC is one of the largest public transportation companies in the nation, serving nearly 60 lakh passengers daily.
The expansion of services and introduction of Shivneri buses over the MTHL highlight MSRTC’s commitment to enhancing connectivity and convenience for commuters between Mumbai and Pune.
Source : republicworld
