Archive · 7 Jun 2025
MSRTC Fleet to Remain Static Despite New Bus Additions
Imagine the government is buying new buses for a bus company, but they're also getting rid of old ones.
Even though they're adding new buses, the total number of buses might not change much because the old ones are being taken off the road.
The bus company needs more buses to serve everyone well, but they're facing delays in getting the new buses they need.
Some people are getting frustrated with buses being late and are thinking about using different ways to travel.
MSRTC's fleet is expected to remain around 16,000 buses despite adding 2,640 new ones.
Old buses will be scrapped at the same time as new ones are added.
MSRTC needs about 22,000-23,000 buses to adequately serve the state.
Delays in acquiring e-buses have impacted operations.
The company supplying the buses has been told to adhere to a new timeline.
- Who
- Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC).
- What
- MSRTC's bus fleet size is expected to remain relatively unchanged despite the addition of new buses.
- When
- The new buses are being added by the end of the year.
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Older buses are being scrapped as new ones are added, and delays in procuring e-buses have affected operations.
MSRTC Frustrations
MSRTC Operations
Reliability
MSRTC Frustrations
Commuters express frustration over delayed buses, prompting consideration of alternative transport.
MSRTC Operations
MSRTC is attempting to introduce new buses and adapt bus service.
Bus procurement
MSRTC Frustrations
Delays in procuring buses, particularly e-buses, have hampered operations.
MSRTC Operations
MSRTC is working on new timelines for receiving electric buses.
- Current MSRTC Bus Fleet
- Around 15,663
- New Buses Being Added
- 2,640
- Expected Fleet Capacity After Additions
- Around 16,000
- New Buses Received
- 1,732
- Buses to Be Scrapped
- 1,500 to 2,000
- Average Daily Passenger Traffic (2024-25)
- 58.69 lakh