The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has initiated a trial run of four air-conditioned “Shivneri” buses between Mumbai and Pune via the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL). This move is aimed at reducing travel time between the two cities by one hour.
MSRTC Trial Run Details
- Route: The buses will operate on the Pune railway station-Mantralaya and Swargate-Dadar routes, departing at 6:30 am and 7 am respectively.
- Incorporation of MTHL: The buses will now include the MTHL route to reach Mumbai, passing through Panvel, Nhava-Sheva, and Sewri.
- Return Journey: The return journey will follow the same route, connecting with the MTHL to reach Pune.
MSRTC AC Shivneri Buses Benefits and Impact
- Reduced Travel Time: The initiative aims to significantly reduce travel time between Mumbai and Pune.
- Fare Unchanged: Despite the route change, the fare for the “Shivneri” buses will remain unchanged.
Significance of MTHL
- Longest Sea Bridge in India: The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link is recognized as the longest sea bridge in India, connecting Sewri in Mumbai to Nhava Sheva in the Uran taluka of Raigad district.
MSRTC Fleet and Commuters
- Fleet Size: MSRTC boasts a fleet of approximately 15,000 buses.
- Daily Commute: More than 60 lakh passengers rely on MSRTC buses for their daily commute.
The trial run of AC buses on the Mumbai-Pune route via MTHL is a significant step towards improving connectivity and reducing travel time between these major cities in Maharashtra.
Source : financialexpress
