10.1.10

MSRTC tickets go online

Those travelling to Dadar, Thane, Borivali, Nashik and Aurangabad from Pune by the state transport’s Shivneri and Volvo buses can now book their tickets on-line. The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has launched the internet booking service from Friday through which reservations for more than 915 buses starting from Pune will be available. Divisional controller of Pune Shivaji Sonawane, said, “With the launch of the service, passengers can book tickets from home and the work place instead of travelling all the way to the bus terminus. For booking log in at www.msrtcors.co.in or www.msrtc.gov.in websites and follow the booking procedures.” “The service is available for buses on way to Mumbai, Dadar, Borivali, Thane and other destinations like Marathwada, south Maharashtra and north Maharashtra as well. The list of the bus services is uploaded on the websites. The bookings of bus services of Volvo, Shivneri, Asiad and ordinary buses are available.” Sonawane said the additional charges a passenger will have to pay includes service tax and conveyance tax. After completion of the booking procedure, the passenger will get a print of ticket which he/she will have to carry at the time of travelling along with a photo identity card. “Those seeking concessions cannot book ticket through internet service. Also, internet booking will close one hour prior to the departure schedule,” he said. The Mumbai bound buses witness heavy rush on weekends. Some 35 to 40 extra buses are operated on these days to clear rush. The MSRTC also has undertaken the Borivali bus service from Pune station. The e-ticketing service is available at Shivajinagar, Swargate, Pune Station and Pimpri bus termini.

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