Special Correspondent, Mumbai: A massive state-wide crackdown against illegal passenger transport operating near Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus stations has yielded highly positive financial results. Following directives from Pratap Sarnaik, Minister for Transport and Chairman of MSRTC, and in strict compliance with an order from the then Aurangabad Bench of the High Court, a special drive was launched across the state. Under the leadership of Chief Security and Vigilance Officer, Ms. Priyanka Naranware, strict action was taken against unauthorized transport operating within a 200-meter radius of bus stations. This decisive move successfully redirected commuters back to the state’s trusted ‘Lalperi’ (MSRTC buses), resulting in a multi-crore revenue boost for the corporation within a mere fortnight.
From June 1 to June 15, 2026, MSRTC recorded a total transport revenue of 495.34 crore. When compared to the 451.51 crore generated during the exact same period last year, this represents a substantial increase of 43.83 crore (a growth of 9.71%). Consequently, the corporation’s average daily income has scaled up by 3 crore.
Expressing satisfaction over these results, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik noted that illegal passenger transport operations near bus terminals were previously causing severe damage to MSRTC’s ridership and overall revenue. In accordance with the court’s mandates, joint enforcement teams comprising the Transport Department, Regional Transport Office (RTO), local police, and MSRTC administration executed stringent checks. This collaborative effort effectively restored public trust in state transport, as reflected in the sharp upward trajectory of the corporation’s earnings.
Minister Sarnaik further emphasized that providing safe, reliable, and legal public transport remains the government’s topmost priority. He warned that this enforcement drive will be intensified in the coming days to make every bus station area in the state 100% free of unauthorized transport, ensuring that such regulatory actions continue consistently to strengthen MSRTC’s financial sustainability.
Pune Division Secures Top Spot Statewide with Landmark 5.97 Crore Revenue Growth
Commuters in Pune have responded with overwhelming support to the massive state-wide enforcement drive launched by the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) against unauthorized passenger transport operating around bus terminals. This special crackdown saw the Pune Division outperform all other regions to secure the number one spot in revenue growth across Maharashtra. By recording a phenomenal and record-breaking revenue surge of 5.97 crore in just 15 days, Pune’s commuters have decisively rejected illegal local vans and private operators, casting their vote of confidence firmly in favor of the safe, reliable, and iconic MSRTC buses.
Several divisions across the state played a pivotal role in driving this financial growth. The top-performing regions that registered the highest increase in revenue during these 15 days include:
- Pune Division: 5.97 crore (Highest growth nationwide)
- Satara Division: 3.46 crore
- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Division: 2.66 crore
- Nanded Division: 2.27 crore
- Raigad Division: 2.17 crore
- Amravati Division: 1.60 crore
