Archive · 15 Sep 2026
MSRTC Extends Old Concession System Amid NCMC Server Issues
MSRTC gives travel discounts to some senior citizens and women.
It recently required these passengers to use NCMC cards for the discounts.
The card system has had technical problems because many people are using it.
So, MSRTC is temporarily allowing the older ticket method again.
This temporary arrangement will continue until September 30, 2026.
People with working NCMC cards still have to use those cards.
If a card cannot be read, a conductor can issue a ticket using the older method.
MSRTC told depots and staff across Maharashtra about the change.
MSRTC will allow senior citizens and women to use the earlier concession-ticket system until September 30, 2026.
The temporary measure follows technical difficulties caused by increased load on the NCMC card system.
Passengers with active NCMC cards must generally use them to obtain concession tickets.
Conductors may use the earlier system when an active card cannot be read or a technical problem blocks ticket issuance.
NCMC cards became mandatory for concession travel for eligible passengers on September 1.
- Who
- The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation, senior citizens, women passengers, conductors and depot staff.
- What
- MSRTC temporarily extended the earlier concession-ticket procedure while NCMC system problems are addressed.
- When
- The revised arrangement applies until September 30, 2026; NCMC cards became mandatory on September 1, 2026.
- Where
- At MSRTC depots and buses across Maharashtra.
- Why
- Increased usage, or “hits,” on the NCMC server has caused technical difficulties issuing concession tickets.
- Organization
- Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC)
- Eligible passengers
- Senior citizens and women
- Temporary deadline
- September 30, 2026
- NCMC requirement
- NCMC cards became mandatory for concession travel on September 1, 2026
- Technical problem
- Increased load or “hits” on the NCMC server
- Fallback procedure
- Conductors can issue concession tickets through the earlier system when an active card cannot be read or ticketing fails
- Coverage
- MSRTC depots across Maharashtra