Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Vashi Bus Depot Remains Unopened, Causing Commuter Hardships
Imagine a brand new, fancy bus station in Navi Mumbai that cost a lot of money, but it's been sitting empty for a year!
People who take the bus have to wait in the sun and rain because the old bus station closed, and the new one still isn't open.
This makes people very unhappy because they have no shelter.
The city officials said it would open, but it hasn't yet.
People are also upset because the city isn't earning money from the building while it sits empty.
The city says it will open soon, but people are still waiting.
A Rs 190-crore state-of-the-art bus depot in Vashi, Navi Mumbai, remains unopened a year after completion.
The old NMMT depot in Vashi was shut down in October 2019, forcing commuters to use makeshift stops.
Activists criticize the lack of shelter for commuters and the missed deadlines for the depot's opening.
The idle building represents a financial loss, with potential earnings of Rs 14.25 crore annually.
NMMC stated that internal works were ongoing and the inauguration would be done soon.
- Who
- Commuters, activists, and the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC).
- What
- A state-of-the-art bus depot remains unopened.
- When
- A year after completion, with missed deadlines since Republic Day.
- Where
- Vashi, Navi Mumbai.
- Why
- The depot remains unopened despite completion, causing inconvenience to commuters.
Commuters & Activists
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC)
Commuter Concerns vs. NMMC Response
Commuters & Activists
Express frustration over the lack of shelter and inconvenience.
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC)
The NMMC states the project is nearing completion and promises a soon inauguration.
Financial Implications
Commuters & Activists
Point out the financial loss due to the unused building.
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC)
NMMC: Internal works ongoing before the inauguration.
- Cost of Depot
- Rs 190 crore
- Old Depot Closure
- October 2019
- Potential Annual Earnings
- Rs 14.25 crore
- NMMC Statement
- Inauguration would be done soon