From July, 15% discount on fare for long-distance travel: MSRTC | Mumbai News
Mumbai: MSRTC chairman Pratap Sarnaik on Sunday announced that to woo passengers during the off-season, a 15% discount will be offered on ticket prices for passengers booking in advance for long-distance travel. The scheme will be implemented from July and will benefit many commuters, especially those travelling by e-Shivneri buses from Mumbai to Pune, he said.Sarnaik was speaking at the event to celebrate MSRTC’s 77th anniversary. Another big announcement made by him was that all ST transfers will now be conducted online to completely eliminate human intervention. “This will ensure transparency in the transfer process, and employee transfers will be conducted based on service seniority. All inter-regional, intra-regional, and intra-departmental transfers will henceforth be conducted online,” he said.The MSRTC also announced the launch of an incentive scheme for drivers providing accident-free service. Sarnaik mentioned that for the past 77 years, ST has been tirelessly providing travel services to all sections of society, from remote villages to tribal areas, without worrying about the weather conditions. In the future, ST will surely celebrate its centenary, he said.“Very few organisations have survived for more than 75 years in the country, and ST Corporation is one of them.” he said.
