Now, E-Shivneri bus service available between Dadar-Pune; Here's All You Need To Know

The Maharashtra State Regional Transport Corporation (MSRTC) flagged off the e-Shivneri buses between Pune Station and Dadar this morning, May 19.

Both Pune and Mumbai MSRTC division has received 5 buses. These buses will conduct 15 trips in a day via Aundh and Nigdi. However, in the next two days, 30 more rounds of these buses will commence on this route.

On the occasion of Maharashtra Day, May 1, the first e-Shivneri service was commenced between Thane and Pune. As it is receiving a good response from the passengers, the transport body has decided to increase these buses.

The frequency of these buses on this route is 15 minutes.

Timings of the buses:

5.15 am, 5.31 am, 5.45 am, 6.15 am, 6.31 am, 12.15 pm, 1.15 pm, 1.31 pm, 1.45 pm, 2.31 pm, 5.15 pm, 5.31 pm, 5.45 pm, 6.15 pm, 6.31 pm 15 rounds will run between Dadar - Pune.

Fare:

Ticket price for general passengers is INR 515. Meanwhile, ticket price for 50 percent concessionary passengers is INR 275.

MSRTC official informed that Amrut Senior citizens and senior citizen and Mahila Sanman Yojana scheme can be availed in the bus.

The e-bus comes equipped with several modern facilities to enhance passenger comfort. These include air-conditioning, WiFi connectivity, comfortable seating, two screens, mobile charging points near every seat, individual lights for each seat, automatic doors, and six CCTV cameras for security.

Electric buses are entering the fleet of MSRTC to save on fuel costs and to conserve the environment. Shivneri is recognised as a premium brand of the transport body.

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