Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, on Tuesday, inaugurated 5,150 air-conditioned electric buses for the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) fleet.
During his address at the Khopat bus depot in Thane, Shinde urged for enhancements in all ST bus depots across the state to improve passenger amenities.
Additionally, he announced surprise inspections to oversee ongoing improvements. The introduction of these electric buses is a noteworthy move towards modernization and ecological sustainability, emphasizing the shift from diesel to LNG buses for pollution reduction.
Shinde pledged swift resolution of pending matters related to MSRTC workers, highlighting the need for effective competition with private bus operators. Furthermore, he stressed the significance of extending e-bus and AC bus services to rural areas in the state.
