
Maharashtra Transport Hike: Bus Fares Increased by 14.95%, Auto and Taxi Base Fares Also Revised
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.
Also Read: 5 Feared Dead in Devastating Explosion at Ordnance Factory in Maharashtra’s Bhandara
The revised fares for autos and taxis will only come into effect once the meters are recalibrated to reflect the changes.
Also Read: Maharashtra’s Ankit Bawne Suspended For One Match For Showing Dissent In Ranji Trophy
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:
Also Read: Mass Baldness Strikes Three Maharashtra Villages: Water Pollution Suspected
These adjustments, shared via Western Railway’s official updates, aim to minimize disruption while ensuring infrastructure development.
Tags: Maharashtra transport, bus fare hike, auto fare increase, taxi fare update, MSRTC, Mumbai transport news, Western Railway updates, public transport costs, Hakim Committee
The year 2025 has been a landmark era for Indian cinema, defined by performances that…
On Thursday, December 25, 2025, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Defence issued…
The Unnao rape survivor and women activists stage a defiant demonstration after the court suspends…
Salman becomes the last of the iconic "Khan Trinity" to hit 60, following Shah Rukh…
Veteran actor compares international outcry over Gaza to the "relative silence" following the brutal lynching…
The "Teri Deewani" singer halted his performance on Christmas night after fans breached barricades; Kher…