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The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has eased travel restrictions from today. As part of the measures, the buses operated by the transport body can now carry 100% passengers compared to the earlier 50% occupancy.
Services between Mumbai & Pune as well as other places by both intercity air-conditioned (AC) and non-AC buses will operate at regular capacity. The move comes as per the easing of restrictions due to Covid-19 pandemic. All passengers will be required to wear masks and carry hand sanitizers.
Despite a fleet of 18,000 buses, MSRTC is operating only 5,000 vehicles and currently 5.5 lakh passengers use these buses on a daily basis. In Mumbai, BEST operates buses with only 25 sitting and 5 passengers standing.