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Maharashtra CM Shinde Dedicates 5,150 Electric Buses To MSRTC Fleet

Addressing a gathering at the Khopat bus depot in Thane, Shinde called for improvements in all ST bus depots in the state to en🦩sure better passenger amenities and announced surpri﷽se inspections to monitor progress.

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Photo: PTI
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Maharashtra Chief Miniꦇster Eknath Shinde on Tuesday dedicated 5,150 aiꩵr-conditioned electric buses to the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) fleet. 

Addressing a gathering at the Khopat bus depot in Thane, Shind🤡e called for improvements in all ST bus depots in the state to ensure better passenger amenities and announced surprise inspections to monitor progress.

The addition of 5,150 electric buses to the MSRTC fleet marks a significant step towards modernisation and environmental sustainabilitﷺy, he said, while reiterating the importance of transitioning from diesel to LNG buses to reduce pollution.

𒆙Shinde assured prompt resolution of pending issues concerning MSRTC workers and staf൲f and emphasised the importance of competing effectively with private bus operators. 

He also emphasised the importance of ex𓂃tending e-bus and AC bus services to rural areas of the state.