One of the two E-Shivai buses of MSRTC deployed on Swargate-NMIA route from Wednesday
Arun Siya, the divisional controller of MSRTC’s Pune division, said the departure time of the morning bus from Swargate was 6.15am. It would reach NMIA around 9.30am. The afternoon service from Swargate is at 2.25pm. The E-Shivai buses deployed on the 126km route would stop at 22 places, including Wanaz, Chandni Chowk, Balewadi, Hinjewadi Phata and Indira College in Wakad. NMIA currently handles around 150-156 flight movements a day.
Because of traffic, for those in Hinjewadi Phase 3, reaching Pune airport is a nightmare. “MSRTC has launched similar bus services connecting NMIA with Borivali and Dadar. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Pune | Silver Rate in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune | Petrol Price in Pune | Diesel Price in Pune | CNG Price in Pune | LPG Price in Pune Stay updated with the latest Pune news.
Passengers said two daily buses would be inadequate, considering the airport’s expected growth. MSRTC also needs to ensure that the buses run on time, else passengers could miss their flights,” said IT professional and frequent flyer Narendra Aikat. MSRTC officials said the Pune-NMIA service could be expanded depending on the passenger response. “As flight operations increase, the demand for the bus service is also expected to rise,” an official said. The airport has provided adequate space to park buses, besides setting up a control room for coordination,” another senior MSRTC official said.
Pune: Two MSRTC buses — one in the morning and another in the afternoon — started operating from Swargate to Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) from Wednesday, offering the city’s flyers a direct public transport option to the new facility. The bus will reach NMIA around 6pm. The bus fare is Rs445 per adult. It is Rs230 per child. Passengers eligible for concessions and those using National Common Mobility Card can avail of applicable benefits. “More buses from other points are needed. Taking the expressway and Connecting Link to NMIA is a much easier option. Download the TOI App.