The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) will operate 5,220 additional buses for passengers travelling to the Konkan region during the Ganesh festival 2026, state Transport Minister and MSRTC Chairman Pratap Sarnaik announced on Friday.

The special services will run from September 7 to September 25, 2026 to meet the expected surge in passenger demand from Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and neighbouring areas.