<span style="color: #222222;">Maharashtra Transport Minister Diwakar Raote launched a tracking system for MSRTC buses which will allow people to have real-time information about their commute. The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation has over 18,000 buses in its fleet and carries more than 67 lakh passengers daily, he informed.&nbsp;<br />'' <br />'' The minister said, GPS machines are being installed in all the buses. At present, it is ready on Mumbai-Nashik route for all Shivneri buses, the premium brand of MSRTC.&nbsp;<br />'' <br />'' The cost of the project, including deployment of GPS machines, tracking software, and putting up screens to display information at bus stops, is 32 crore rupees.&nbsp;<br />'' <br />''<br />''Raote said, the mechanism will help the corporation to efficiently deploy services, inform passengers about delays, and provide the driver information about congestion on the route and suggest alternatives.&nbsp;</span><br />
News On AIR | August 21, 2019 7:26 AM
Maharashtra Transport Minister launches live tracking system for MSRTC buses