Aapli Bus Hits Record Daily Ridership of 1.97L Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s (NMC) Aapli Bus service achieved a milestone on July 6, recording its highest-ever single-day ridership of 1,97,096 passengers. The day also saw a record 35,547 UPI-based ticket transactions, reflecting the growing adoption of digital payment methods. Officials credited the surge in ridership to enhanced services, fleet expansion, and the integration of digital ticketing. The Aapli Bus network operates a fleet of 730 buses from nine depots, providing daily connectivity across Nagpur. To improve efficiency, NMC introduced Super-Fast Express bus services on five high-demand routes. These routes include Aapli Bus Terminal-Takalghat (208E), Sitabuldi-Parshivani Fata (26E), Aapli Bus Terminal-Tekadi Bus Stop (38E), Sitabuldi-Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Square (40E), and Aapli Bus Terminal-Brahmani Fata Terminal (54E). Services run daily from 5:30 am to 9:30 pm, with departures approximately every 30 minutes. Passengers can access real-time updates and journey planning through the Chalo mobile app, which also enables live bus tracking and digital ticketing. NMC officials highlighted the achievement under the guidance of Aapli Bus Transport Committee chairperson Mangala Khekare, emphasizing the civic body’s commitment to enhancing public transport through improved connectivity, faster travel, and passenger-friendly initiatives. The record ridership underscores the effectiveness of NMC’s efforts to modernize the bus system. The expansion of the fleet and the introduction of express services have addressed long-standing issues of overcrowding and delays.#nagpur #nagpur_municipal_corporation #aapli_bus #mangala_khekare #chalo_app
