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Sarnaik said the bus services won't be resumed unless the Karnataka government makes its stand clear on the issue.

Maharashtra govt to issue tenders for development of 3,360 acres of transport body land

State transport minister Pratap Sarnaik, speaking at NAREDCO's NextGen conclave in Mumbai, added that the eminent architect Hafeez Contractor has been roped in to develop the plan to develop the land bank belonging to MSRTC

11 killed, 23 injured as state transport bus overturns in Maharashtra's Gondia

Citing preliminary information, a senior police official said the MSRTC bus 'Shiv Shahi' was carrying 36 passengers and heading to Gondia district from Bhandara when it flipped over at Davva village under Sadakarjuni taluka while trying to overtake another vehicle

CM Shinde gives nod to induction of 3,495 buses in MSRTC fleet

A release from the chief minister's office said Shinde gave approval for inducting 2,200 fully-built ordinary buses in the fleet before March 2024 at the 303th meeting of the state transport body, besides taking 1,295 ordinary buses on lease from private operators.

MSRTC bans drivers from using mobile phones while operating buses

In a circular issued during the day, the state-run entity said the ban covers drivers of buses of its fleet as well as those leased from private operators, and includes use of headphones and Bluetooth devices.

MSRTC announces fare hike of 10% from November 8 to 27 citing Diwali festive season demand change

MSRTC has a fleet of 15,000 buses and ferries 60 lakh persons per day.

Maharashtra bus seen running with detached roof, gets slammed on Twitter. Video

The incident took place in the Gadchiroli district of the state and the video of the bus moving on the road, which was shared on Twitter, caught the attention of many.

More than 4.22 crore women avail MSRTC's 50% bus fare concession scheme

The daily passenger count has increased by six lakh after the implementation of the scheme called the 'Mahila Samman Yojana from March 17 following its announcement in the state budget for 2022-23, an official said.

Maharashtra govt approves 6% hike in DA for MSRTC employees

The hike will put a financial burden of Rs 15 crore per month on the state-owned public transport body.

MSRTC's 87,000 employees to get Rs 5,000 in Diwali 'gift'

“The state government has given Rs 45 crore financial aid,” the MSRTC stated in a release.

Maharashtra government announces free travel by ST buses for people above 75, insurance for Govinda troops

According to an announcement made by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, passengers over 75 can now ride for free on buses operated by the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC).

13 people killed as Maha-bound bus falls into Narmada river in MP

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde expressed grief over the loss of lives in the accident and directed the MSRTC to take immediate action to pay Rs 10 lakh to the relatives of each of the deceased passengers.

MSRTC agitation: 103 people held over protest outside Sharad Pawar's residence presented in court

Hundreds of MSRTC workers, on April 8, held massive protests outside NCP Chief Sharad Pawar’s residence in Mumbai and accused him of not listening to their plight.

Resume duty by April 15: Bombay HC tells striking MSRTC employees

Thousands of employees of MSRTC have been on strike since last November demanding that they be treated on par with state government employees and that the cash-strapped transport corporation be merged with the government.

MSRTC issues notices to 2,296 daily wage workers as strike continues

Employees of the loss-making corporation are on an indefinite strike seeking merger of the MSRTC with the state government.

MSRTC employees continue strike; bus services shut at all depots

The employees started the indefinite strike from October 28 and intensified it earlier this month.

All MSRTC bus depots shut as employees continue strike; Maharashtra transport minister to meet labour union leaders

The MSRTC employees are also planning to take out a morcha in Mumbai later in the day. According to a union leader, a number of employees of the state-run corporation from across Maharashtra have left for the metropolis in private vehicles.

Bombay HC raps 'adamant' MSRTC workers for not withdrawing strike despite panel set up by Maharashtra govt

A vacation bench of Justices S J Kathawalla and S P Tavade in its order made available late Monday night said the Maharashtra government complied with everything that the MSRTC workers had demanded for withdrawing their strike/agitation.

Maharashtra govt releases Rs 500 crore to MSRTC for staff salaries

As per an official release, a budgetary allocation of Rs 1,450 crore had been made for the MSRTC for the current financial year, of which Rs 838 crore has already been disbursed.

105 MSRTC bus staff contract COVID-19 after working in Mumbai

The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST), the Mumbai civic body's transport wing, had hired buses, drivers and conductors from the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) on contract for easing the woes of commuters in the state capital.

Inter-district bus travel to resume in Maharashtra from August 20: MSRTC

According to the state government's directive, passengers would not require an e-pass, permission or approval for inter-district travel in the MSRTC buses, but the transport undertaking will issue standard operating procedures for such travel.

MSRTC contract employees who took part in strike sacked

An MSRTC official said that the action was a stern warning to employees that such acts of indiscipline will not be tolerated.

HC holds MSRTC strike illegal, orders resumption of duty

In a late evening order, Justice S K Shinde also directed the committee, set up by the state government to look into the employees' issues, to submit its interim report by November 15 and the final report on December 21.

MSRTC employees' strike enters 3rd day; no solution in sight

Talks held between Transport Minister Diwakar Raote, MSRTC officials and union representatives failed to arrive at a negotiated settlement to end the strike.

MSRTC employees on strike; Diwali travel hit

To overcome the disruption caused by the strike, which started from midnight yesterday, the transport department of the Maharashtra government has issued a notification to allow private vehicles, including school buses, to ferry passengers.