Maharashtra’s second capital eagerly anticipates the arrival of the visually striking Shivai electric bus. In its Platinum Jubilee year, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) announced plans to introduce these buses with attractive colors and luxurious interiors to compete with private operators.
The first bus commenced operations from Shivaji Nagar in Pune to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar in May 2023, followed by a route to Ahmednagar in August 2023.
However, despite ten months passing, discussions about introducing Shivai buses to Nagpur haven’t materialized, leaving residents disappointed.
Residents eagerly await the arrival of the Shivai electric bus, as its ticket pricing, at 15 per stage, mirrors that of the ST bus (Lalpari) at 10 per stage. Additionally, the electric bus offers concessions for senior citizens and women. While MSRTC officers announced plans for 228 electric buses in the Nagpur division, it remains unclear whether all buses will belong to the Shivai category.