Public transport users in Maharashtra to pay more as bus, auto, and taxi fares are revised. Here’s what you need to know.
January 25, 2025: Mumbai: Passengers in Maharashtra are set to experience a surge in transport costs as the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) implements a 14.95% hike in bus fares. The increase, effective from Saturday, follows the pricing formula determined by the Hakim Committee. This fare adjustment applies to all routes operated by MSRTC, which manages a vast fleet of 15,000 buses that serve approximately 55 lakh passengers daily.
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Key Changes in Public Transport Fares
- MSRTC Buses: A 14.95% fare increase has been introduced across all routes.
- Auto Rickshaws: The base fare has increased from ₹23 to ₹26.
- Black-and-Yellow Taxis: Base fare revised from ₹28 to ₹31.
- Blue-and-Silver AC Cool Cabs: The fare for the first 1.5 kilometers now stands at ₹48, up from ₹40.
The revised fares for autos and taxis will only come into effect once the meters are recalibrated to reflect the changes.
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Western Railway’s Jumbo Block Update
Simultaneously, the Western Railway initiated a three-day jumbo block from January 24 to January 26, 2025, to facilitate the construction of a bridge between Bandra and Mahim. The block, which operates from 11 PM to 8:30 AM each day, has caused rescheduling of several long-distance trains:
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- Vande Bharat Express: Mumbai Central-Gandhinagar service now departs at 6:15 AM on January 25.
- Gujarat Superfast Express: Rescheduled to depart at 6:40 AM on January 25.
- Shatabdi Express: New departure time is 6:30 AM on January 25.
- Bhusaval-Dadar Special: Partially cancelled between Borivali and Dadar on January 25.
These adjustments, shared via Western Railway’s official updates, aim to minimize disruption while ensuring infrastructure development.
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