Now get 15% off on MSRTC bus tickets with advance booking
According to the MSRTC, the scheme will be applicable all year round, except for peak seasons like Diwali and summer vacation.
Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik, who is also chairman of the MSRTC, initially announced the decision on June 1, which was the 77th foundation day of the transport corporation. The step is intended to promote advance booking and enhance operational planning during off-peak times. The reduction will apply to all kinds of buses operated by the MSRTC, but only for full-fare paying passengers.
The scheme will also be implemented during the upcoming Ashadhi Ekadashi and Ganesh festival seasons. Passengers on ordinary MSRTC buses going to Pandharpur for Ashadhi Ekadashi and going to Konkan for the Ganesh festival can avail of the 15 per cent fare concession with advance booking. However, the concession will not be available for additional buses operated to meet festival demand.
The e-Shivneri service, running between Pune and Mumbai, also falls under the scheme. To enjoy the facility, passengers need to book their tickets in advance either from MSRTC's booking counters, through the official website, or through the MSRTC app.
Sarnaik has urged eligible passengers to avail of the scheme where possible. While the measure is aimed at encouraging planning and providing some travel cost relief, it will also enable the MSRTC to maximise its services during off-peak times.
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