Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik directed MSRTC to pay around 83,000 employees their November salaries before Diwali. The festival begins on November 6, and Sarnaik said workers need wages for festive shopping and household expenses.
ST buses are a key commute option across Maharashtra, and timely pay for bus staff can keep services stable during the Diwali travel rush.
Track ST bus schedules if you plan Maharashtra travel around the Diwali rush starting November 6.