Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik

Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik Announces New Buses

Maharashtra’s Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik reveals plans for 2,640 new buses to enhance state transport services and improve employee welfare

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Thane: So, guess what? Maharashtra’s Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik just kicked off a big plan to add 2,640 new buses to the state’s transport fleet this year. These buses will sport the classic red flag, and you’ll be seeing them on the roads soon.

At the launch of the National Road Safety Mission, Sarnaik really stressed how important it is to modernize transport services while keeping safety and cleanliness in mind. He mentioned they’re working on a master plan to revamp the whole transport system in Maharashtra, focusing on safe travel and cleanliness.

In the first phase, they’re looking to upgrade facilities for the State Transport employees. Sarnaik pointed out that better facilities for employees mean better service for passengers. It makes total sense, right?

He also dedicated 17 new buses on Saturday and mentioned that by the end of January, 150 new Lalpuri buses would be delivered to Thane. Plus, they’re expecting 300 new buses every month for all depots across the state.

On top of that, Sarnaik announced a new 100-bed clinic in Borivali for ST employees and their families. This clinic will provide various health services, making sure the staff gets the care they need.

In other news, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has given a thumbs-up for a cable car project in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. This project aims to tackle the transport challenges in the area, especially between the suburbs and the airport.

Gadkari and Sarnaik discussed how this cable car system could help reduce travel time and improve the overall transport network. It’s all about making life easier for commuters in the rapidly growing MMR.

So, it looks like some exciting changes are on the way for Maharashtra’s transport system!

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