MahaMetro Plans Feeder Bus Service From KP To Govt Offices
The proposed feeder route, being developed in coordination with the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), is expected to serve important govt institutions including the police headquarters, CAG office, high court, chief minister's office, divisional commissioner's office, district court, Samaj Kalyan office, NMC's Civil Lines office, Van Bhavan, Govt Press, Vidhan Bhavan, and both central and state GST offices.
MahaMetro officials stated that the initiative aims to promote sustainable mobility, reduce dependence on personal vehicles, and increase Metro ridership by bridging the critical last-mile gap. The route is currently under review, and feedback collected during Metro Samwad outreach sessions will help shape the final service plan.
One such recent Metro Samwad was held at the state GST office, Civil Lines, where additional commissioner of state tax (Nagpur Zone) Tejrao Pacharne and joint commissioners Sanjay Kandhare and Rajendra Masram encouraged staff to consider using the Metro regularly.
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The GST office is located around 1.8km from the nearest Metro station, highlighting the urgent need for seamless last-mile connectivity.
The officials emphasised the importance of holding similar interactions at other departments to understand commuter requirements better and ensure route efficiency.
The upcoming feeder service is not only expected to benefit thousands of govt employees but also citizens visiting these offices daily, making their Metro journeys smoother and more accessible. MahaMetro's move reinforces its broader mission to develop Nagpur as a model city for integrated, inclusive, and green urban transport.
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