In view of the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, also known as Ganeshotsav, on August 27, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) will operate 5,000 additional buses between August 23 and September 7 to facilitate travel to the Konkan region. Transport Minister and MSRTC Chairman Pratap Sarnaik made the announcement following a review meeting at Mantralaya.

The Ganeshotsav holds deep emotional significance for the Konkan-bound population living in Mumbai and surrounding urban areas. Addressing the media, Sarnaik said, “There is an inseparable bond between Lord Ganesha, Konkan workers, and ST buses. Every year, regardless of profit or loss, MSRTC ensures bus services to their hometowns for Ganeshotsav. This year too, around 5,000 additional buses will run on Konkan routes.”

Bookings for these buses can be made through the MSRTC website (npublic.msrtcors.com), at ST depots, or via the MSRTC Bus Reservation app. The buses will operate from major depots in Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar.