Metro to Launch Feeder Bus Service on Hingna Road Soon The Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MahaMetro) and the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) are set to introduce a dedicated feeder bus service that will connect Lokmanya Nagar Metro Station with key educational and medical institutions along Hingna Road. The initiative, which aims to enhance last-mile connectivity for students, patients, and daily commuters, will operate buses from the metro station to Lata Mangeshkar Hospital, with intermediate stops at GH Raisoni College of Engineering and Priyadarshini College of Engineering. The service is expected to begin operations shortly, marking a significant step toward improving urban mobility in Nagpur. Officials emphasized that the demand for this service stems from the needs of students and patients, who have long sought direct access to educational and medical facilities. To facilitate registration for the feeder bus, a two-day camp will be held at the premises of the affiliated colleges on April 7 and 8. During these camps, residents will be able to obtain Maha Card and NMC bus pass registrations, ensuring seamless access to the service. The buses will drop passengers directly onto campus grounds, offering a convenient, safe, and time-efficient alternative to private vehicles and auto-rickshaws for short-distance travel. The collaboration between MahaMetro and NMC underscores a shared commitment to reducing reliance on private transportation and promoting multimodal transit solutions. According to a MahaMetro spokesperson, the integrated initiative is designed to strengthen the existing metro network by addressing gaps in connectivity for key destinations.#nagpur_municipal_corporation #maha_metro #hingna_road #lata_mangeshkar_hospital #gh_raisoni_college_of_engineering
Amid fuel crisis, Aapli Bus ridership jumps to 1.78 lakh Nagpur: The ongoing fuel crisis has led to long queues at petrol pumps across the city, yet the Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s Aapli Bus service has seen a significant rise in daily ridership, surpassing 1.78 lakh passengers. Civic officials reported that the surge continued on Tuesday and remained high on Wednesday, with commuters increasingly opting for public transport due to difficulties in securing fuel. Tuesday’s ridership reached 1.78 lakh, up from 1.69 lakh recorded on the same day last week, highlighting a notable increase in usage within a week. The rise is attributed to private vehicle users switching to public transport after facing challenges in obtaining petrol and diesel amid panic buying and fuel station shortages. The civic body managed to operate nearly the entire diesel bus fleet, with three Red Bus operators supplying the required diesel to run 183 out of 195 diesel-run buses, including 45 mini and 150 midi buses. Officials emphasized that this ensured uninterrupted services despite continued pressure on fuel supplies. Transport committee chairperson Mangala Khekre stated that the diesel fleet is functioning smoothly and the situation remains under control. She noted that Thursday, a public holiday for Ram Navami, would further ease pressure, with fewer buses needed. In case of fuel shortages, priority would be given to electric buses. The increased ridership has also improved the overall performance of the bus service. Officials reported that earnings per kilometre rose from approximately Rs26.88 to nearly Rs29, while average earnings per bus increased from about Rs5,900 to nearly Rs6,100, indicating higher passenger loads on each trip.#nagpur_municipal_corporation #mangala_khekre #aapli_bus #sitabuldi #hingna_road
