Archive · 18 Sep 2025
MSRTC Transports Record Number of Passengers for Ganesh Festival
MSRTC, a transport company, helped nearly 600,000 people travel from Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar to Konkan for the Ganesh festival.
They ran extra buses between August 23 and September 8.
This involved a lot of planning, with more staff and vehicles on the roads.
The entire operation went smoothly without any accidents.
The company ensured safe and timely travel for many people celebrating with their families.
The transport body's performance during the peak season established a new benchmark.
MSRTC transported over 5.96 lakh passengers to Konkan for the Ganesh festival.
The operation took place between August 23 and September 8.
The services generated a revenue of Rs 23.77 crore.
5,000 extra buses were deployed, with a total of 15,388 trips.
The operation was accident-free.
- Who
- Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC)
- What
- Transported over 5.96 lakh passengers to Konkan for the Ganesh festival
- When
- Between August 23 and September 8
- Where
- From Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar to the Konkan region
- Why
- To facilitate travel for the Ganesh Chaturthi festival
- Organization
- Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC)
- Passengers Transported
- Over 5.96 lakh
- Region
- Konkan
- Festival
- Ganesh Chaturthi
- Time Period
- August 23 to September 8
- Revenue Generated
- Rs 23.77 crore
- Additional Buses
- 5,000
- Total Trips
- 15,388