MSRTC (Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation) determines ticket prices using a regulated distance-based tariff structure approved by the Maharashtra State Transport Authority. Your ticket fare depends on the distance travelled, the bus class, road toll charges, and government welfare concessions.
MSRTC Bus Service Classes & Fare Hierarchy
| Service Class | Description & Amenities | Starting Base Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Parivartan / Lal Pari (Ordinary) | Standard non-AC red buses; backbone of district and rural connectivity | Standard baseline tariff |
| Hirkani (Asiad) | Semi-luxury 2x2 pushback seating; non-AC intercity express | ~1.25x Ordinary fare |
| Shivshahi (AC 2x2) | Air-conditioned luxury coach with air suspension and charging ports | ~1.45x Ordinary fare |
| Shivshahi Sleeper | Air-conditioned sleeper coach for overnight intercity routes | ~1.65x Ordinary fare |
| Shivneri (Volvo / Scania) | Premium multi-axle AC Volvo coaches on express corridors (Mumbai–Pune) | Premium fixed-slab pricing |
| E-Shivneri (Electric AC) | 100% electric premium AC coaches operating on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway | Same as Shivneri Volvo |
Government Welfare Concessions & Travel Schemes
Maharashtra Government offers notable statutory travel concessions on MSRTC buses:
- Mahila Samman Yojana (50% Concession for Women): All female passengers travelling within Maharashtra state borders receive an automatic 50% discount on standard ticket fares across all bus classes (Parivartan, Hirkani, and Shivshahi).
- Amrit Varishtha Nagrik Yojana (Free Travel for 75+): Senior citizens aged 75 and above travel 100% free in all MSRTC buses within the state upon producing valid Aadhaar or government age proof.
- Senior Citizens (65 to 74 Years): Passengers aged 65 to 74 receive a 50% fare concession on ordinary and semi-luxury services.
- Divyangjan (Persons with Disabilities): Significant fare concessions ranging up to 75% for certified persons with benchmark disabilities.
Checking Live Fares
Because toll charges and distance stages update periodically, always verify live point-to-point ticket prices on the official reservation system msrtc.maharashtra.gov.in or through our Maharashtra route timetable directory before your journey.