# MSRTC to run 5,220 extra buses for Ganesh Festival rush 2026-08-09T01:54:51+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) will operate 5,220 additional bus services on Konkan routes from September 7 to 25 to handle the Gauri-Ganpati festive rush. Group bookings open from August 10 for groups of at least 40 passengers, the Times of India reports. Women and senior citizens get a 50% fare concession, while Amrit Senior Citizen Scheme beneficiaries travel free. Extra buses will start from major depots in Mumbai, Thane and Palghar divisions. Senior officials will supervise round-the-clock at key stations, and mobile maintenance teams will be deployed along Konkan highways to fix vehicle issues promptly. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: bus services, festive rush, Ganesh Festival, Konkan, Maharashtra transport, MSRTC Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/msrtc-to-run-5220-extra-buses-for-ganesh-festival-rush/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/msrtc-to-run-5220-extra-buses-for-ganesh-festival-rush/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.