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Published on Apr 28, 2025 06:23 PM IST

Forty new buses allocated to MSRTC Pune division

Additionally due to the aging fleet, the frequency of breakdowns had increased. (HT)

Published on Apr 01, 2025 05:40 AM IST

MSRTC plans to increase number of buses in fleet

After hearing about MSRTC’s plans, Rajesh Khaladkar, a daily commuter, said, “Currently, the buses are overcrowded, especially during peak hours. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Apr 01, 2025 05:18 AM IST

MSRTC to enhance pax safety, convenience at ST stands: Siya

After assuming charge on Tuesday, Siya inspected the Swargate and Wakdewadi ST stands to assess facilities and operational challenges. (HT)

Published on Mar 27, 2025 06:42 AM IST

MSRTC driver dismissed for watching cricket while driving; stricter regulations planned

Published on Mar 24, 2025 08:32 AM IST

Two MSRTC bus drivers suspended for using phones while driving

In a separate incident, Pune resident Nitin Godbole raised concerns over another Dadar-Swargate Shivneri driver using a mobile phone while driving. Sharing a photo of the incident on X (formerly Twitter), he tagged the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on Mar 23, 2025 10:32 PM IST

MSRTC to scrap 72 end-of-life Shivshahi & Shivneri buses

According to central government policies, the MSTC is the official platform for such auctions. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Mar 13, 2025 06:26 AM IST

Pune bus rape: 4 MSRTC officials, including senior depot manager, suspended

A 26-year-old woman was raped inside a parked MSRTC bus at Pune's Swargate bus depot on February 25.

Updated on Mar 12, 2025 12:10 AM IST

MSRTC to provide police protection at ST booths on highways

Currently, MSRTC has booths at Katraj, Hinjewadi, Chandani Chowk, Nigadi, Hadapsar, and Ahmednagar Road, where commuters incur a risk by standing on the road to catch ST buses. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT PHOTO)

Published on Mar 08, 2025 05:02 AM IST

Bus rape case: MoS home gives police clean chit, points out security lapse at Swargate bus stand

Maharashtra MoS Home Yogesh Kadam visits the Swargate Bus Stand after the alleged rape of a 26-year-old woman inside a Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus, in Pune, Thursday. (PTI)

Published on Feb 28, 2025 08:10 AM IST

Incident exposes lapses in safety and infrastructure at Swargate ST stand

Inspection found serious shortcomings, including ineffective monitoring, inadequate passenger waiting areas, poor seating arrangements, lack of drinking water, unclean restrooms, and the absence of designated seating for women at Swargate ST Bus stand. (HT)

Published on Feb 27, 2025 06:28 AM IST

Pune: Rape in bus sparks stir; protesters, Sena-UBT leader vandalise bus stop

Protesters led by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Vasant More vandalised the security office at the Swargate bus stop where a woman was allegedly raped in a Shivshahi bus

Updated on Feb 26, 2025 07:11 PM IST

Passengers bear brunt as Maha-Karnataka bus service remains affected

Following suspension of bus services between Maharashtra and Karnataka for the third day on Monday, passengers faced difficulty and were forced to use private mode of transport. (PTI)

Published on Feb 25, 2025 07:18 AM IST

State Transport Authority to meet after 30 months, may clear MSRTC fare hike

Published on Jan 22, 2025 06:18 PM IST

Gang steals gold, cash worth ₹1.7 cr from bus passenger; flee towards Mumbai

The gang of four persons stole the passengers bag containing gold jewellery and cash and then fled towards Mumbai (Representational Photo)

Updated on Jan 13, 2025 12:30 AM IST

Four new charging stations to come up in MSRTC Pune division

Currently, the MSRTC Pune division has 66 e-buses that are charged at the Swargate ST stand, and the main head office premises at Shankarsheth Road. (HT FILE)

Updated on Dec 10, 2024 08:26 AM IST

State sets three-year deadline to Maha-Metro to complete Shivajinagar bus station project

The state government has directed Maha-Metro to complete MSRTC Shivajinagar bus station project within the next three years and return land at Wakdewadi (in pic), where the bus depot is operating, to the Dairy Development Department. (HT FILE)

Updated on Oct 06, 2024 06:42 AM IST

Shivneri Sundari hostesses in Maharashtra bus; Sena leader calls it ‘perverted’

According to MSRTC, passengers will receive high-quality assistance from Shivneri Sundaris. (Representational)

Published on Oct 02, 2024 12:22 PM IST

Too little too late

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. (PTI Photo)

Updated on Sep 23, 2024 09:07 AM IST

CM Shinde moves to appoint disgruntled MLA Bharat Gogawale as MSRTC chairman

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde.

Updated on Sep 19, 2024 12:25 PM IST

MSRTC strike disrupts transport in Pune division

With only a few days until the Ganeshotsav begins, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus services have been hampered in Maharashtra since Tuesday morning. (HT FILE)

Updated on Sep 04, 2024 05:48 AM IST

Decision on Shivajinagar bus depot in two weeks: MLA Shirole

According to Shirole, Maha-Metro managing director Shravan Hardikar at the meet on Tuesday said that MSRTC has submitted its previous detailed project report (DPR) that proposes the plan on public-private partnership (PPP) basis. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Aug 28, 2024 06:06 AM IST

After more than four years, Shivajinagar bus depot plan remains on paper

The Shivajinagar bus depot was shifted to Dairy Development Department’s Wakdewadi location 1.5 kilometre away after metro work began in December 2019. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT PHOTO)

Updated on Aug 21, 2024 07:06 AM IST

Ad agency owner drugged, robbed, left unconscious on Dadar footpath for 16 hours

Shailendra Sathe, 57, advertising executive

Updated on Jun 29, 2024 08:42 AM IST

This year, Swargate ST depot waterlogged even before monsoon

Commuters wait for bus at waterlogged Swargate ST depot on Sunday. They face the situation even before monsoon. (HT)

Updated on May 20, 2024 08:08 AM IST

MSRTC to convert 500 diesel buses to CNG

Pune is an important division of MSRTC, and has a total of 14 depots. (HT FILE)

Published on Mar 28, 2024 10:08 PM IST

MSRTC cancels 3 food stops on Solapur highway

The transport utility had provided official food stops at different hotels for passengers and drivers. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Dec 30, 2023 06:22 AM IST

Swargate & Alandi ST depots to be converted into e-depots by MSRTC

Around 5,000 e-buses will be taken by the MSRTC in a phase-wise manner, out of which, 200 e-buses will be given to the MSRTC Pune division.M (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Dec 04, 2023 05:32 AM IST

Maha-Metro to construct MSRTC depot at Shivajinagar metro station

After the demolition of the Shivajinagar station, it was relocated to the Dairy Development Department premises in Wakdewadi, 1.5 kilometre from the original depot, in December 2019. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Nov 29, 2023 10:32 PM IST

Maratha quota protests: ST buses from Pune suspended on Jalna, Beed and Marathwada routes

Activists of Maratha Kranti Morcha and Sakal Maratha Samaj during a march to press for Maratha reservation, in Karad on Monday. (HT PHOTO)