ST Bus Fare Hike: MSRTC To Increase Bus Ticket Prices From April 15; Check Location Wise Rates

Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has decided to increase bus fares by 10% from April 15. As a result, passengers travelling to their hometowns during the summer holidays will have to pay more. Long-distance travel is expected to become costlier by around Rs 90 to Rs 100.

ST buses remain a preferred mode of transport as they connect villages and offer relatively affordable travel, along with various discounts. However, the seasonal fare hike will make travel slightly more expensive.

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The ST Corporation is permitted to increase fares during peak seasons. Accordingly, a temporary hike is implemented. Last year, a similar 10% fare increase announced during Diwali was withdrawn following public opposition. Experts say the corporation may again face pressure to roll back the hike.

The revised fares will apply to services such as ordinary (Sadhi/Midi), express (Jalad/General) and night services. According to officials, the minimum fare per stage will be Rs 12 for adults and Rs 7 for children.

Revised Fare Per Stage

Ordinary (midi/simple): from 10.05 paise to 11.05 paise
Express (fast): from 10.50 paise to 11.05 paise

Sample Revised Fares on Key Routes

Parel–Kolhapur (ordinary): Rs 640 to Rs 704

Mumbai–Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar: Rs 800 to Rs 900

Mumbai–Solapur (ordinary): Rs 750 to Rs 825

Mumbai–Jalna (ordinary): Rs 800 to Rs 900

Mumbai–Latur (ordinary): Rs 900 to Rs 1,000

Mumbai–Sangli (ordinary): Rs 730 to Rs 803

Mumbai–Ratnagiri (ordinary): Rs 600 to Rs 700