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Soon: Live bus tracking on MSRTC mobile app for Pune pax
MSRTC’s facility of live tracking through its official mobile application will cover over 700 buses in Pune by the end of August
PUNE: The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) will soon enable live tracking of buses through its official mobile application (app). The feature, initially being rolled out in Pune, will cover over 700 buses and is expected to be available to the general public by the end of August. Once fully operational, Pune will be among the first cities in Maharashtra to offer this facility to MSRTC passengers.
Arun Siya, Pune MSRTC divisional controller, said, “The MSRTC has already developed a mobile app that is available for download on the Play Store. By using this app, passengers can not only track their bus’s live location but also access various travel-related services. These include online ticket booking, route details, and information about estimated arrival times. The app also features critical safety and emergency functions such as reporting vehicle breakdowns, requesting medical assistance, and contacting authorities in case of accidents.”
“The tracking feature is part of a broader strategy to modernise public transport and offer commuters a more reliable and technology-driven experience. We hope that by integrating real-time data and passenger-friendly tools, it will not only improve service delivery but also attract more people to opt for state-run transport options,” Siya said.
As per the information shared by Pune MSRTC, once this system is implemented, passengers will be able to view the real-time location of their bus on the MSRTC mobile app by entering the ‘trip code’ provided on their ticket. The initiative is expected to help commuters better plan their journey/s and reduce waiting times.
Currently, the live tracking system is operational internally and accessible only to MSRTC officials and staff for monitoring purposes. However, a trial version of the system has been launched, and based on ongoing assessments, it will be made available for public use across the state by the end of August.
Priya Jagdale, who often travels between Pune and Nashik, said, “I often travel between Pune and nearby towns for work, and the biggest issue is not knowing when exactly the bus will arrive. Sometimes we wait at the bus stand for over an hour with no updates. If this live tracking feature really works, it will be a game-changer for regular commuters like me. It will save time, reduce uncertainty, and make travel much less stressful.”
