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Passengers travelling more than 150 km on Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) buses can now get a 15% discount on advance bookings, starting July 1, announced Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Monday.Sarnaik, who also serves as MSRTC chairman, said the discount will apply to both AC and non-AC buses running on long and medium-distance routes. To get the discount, passengers must book their tickets in advance, either at ticket counters, on the official website, or through the MSRTC mobile app.However, the concession won't be available during peak travel times such as Diwali and summer vacations, the MSRTC clarified in its release. Also, those already using other discount schemes will not be eligible for the extra 15% off.The scheme was first announced by Sarnaik on June 1, during MSRTC's 77th anniversary celebrations. The move comes as the corporation continues to recover from financial losses, it recorded Rs 10,324 crore in losses in the 2023-24 financial year.People heading to Pandharpur for Ashadhi Ekadashi on July 6 and those travelling to Konkan for Ganesh Chaturthi in August–September can also benefit from the scheme, as long as they meet the distance and booking requirements.The popular Shivneri AC buses, especially on busy routes like Mumbai–Pune, are also included in the offer.MSRTC operates nearly 15,000 buses, carrying around 60 lakh passengers daily, and is often called the lifeline of Maharashtra.Inputs from PTI
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