Even 5,300 New Buses Fail To Lift MSRTC Finances; June Loss Widens To ₹91.18 Crore Despite Fare Hike

MSRTC's June 2026 loss widened to ₹91.18 crore from ₹56.85 crore in June 2025 despite adding over 5,300 new buses and a 10% seasonal fare hike.

Loss per kilometre rose from ₹3.51 in June 2025 to ₹5.69 in June 2026.

Government-mandated passenger concessions cost ₹431.12 crore in June 2026 alone.

MSRTC recorded profits in April and May 2025 but losses in the same months of 2026.

Passenger numbers and revenue are declining despite fleet expansion, leading to calls for district-wise targets and accountability.