Archive · 19 May 2025
MSRTC Launches Tender to Cut Diesel Costs and Improve Facilities
The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) is looking for ways to save money on fuel for their buses.
They are asking different companies to bid on providing diesel at the lowest price.
They spend over 3,400 crore rupees a year on fuel!
The winning company must also help improve bus stations by building things like smart toilets, restrooms and staff areas.
This will save money and make things better for the 55 lakh daily commuters.
MSRTC is launching an open tender to procure diesel at competitive rates.
The aim is to save crores of rupees on fuel for its fleet of over 14,000 diesel buses.
The tender requires agencies to contribute to facilities at bus depots through CSR initiatives.
MSRTC currently spends over Rs 3,400 crore annually on fuel.
The initiative is expected to benefit approximately 55 lakh daily commuters across Maharashtra.
- Who
- Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC)
- What
- Launching a tender to procure diesel and improve bus depot facilities
- When
- From Monday
- Where
- Maharashtra
- Why
- To reduce fuel costs and improve commuter facilities
- Organization
- Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC)
- Project Goal
- Reduce fuel costs
- Daily Diesel Consumption
- 10.7 lakh litres
- Annual Fuel Spending
- Over Rs 3,400 crore
- Tender Requirement
- Agencies must contribute to facility development through CSR
- Facilities to be Improved
- Smart toilets, restrooms and staff areas.