MSRTC Unveils ‘Aapli ST’ App to Track Live Bus Locations, Check Timings & Book Tickets Easily

‘Aapli ST’ is a new mobile application that the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has released to let people commute more conveniently and easily. The software helps commuters avoid lengthy waits at bus stops by providing real-time bus location information.

The app’s Passenger Information System (PIS) now allows users to view real-time bus changes. By displaying each bus’s scheduled departure time (STD) and estimated arrival time (ETA), passengers can more precisely plan when to arrive at the bus stop.

Key Highlights of Aapli ST

By entering the bus number or ticket number, users may track buses, check schedules between two locations, and locate the closest bus stop with the app. Passengers who purchase their tickets in advance will find this extremely helpful. Because passengers can get to the stop right before the bus arrives, this technique will help cut down on needless waiting periods, according to an MSRTC spokesperson.

The ‘Aapli ST’ app is accessible to users of both Android and iPhone. Currently available for download from the Play Store as the “MSRTC Commuter App”, it will soon be available on app stores as “Aapli ST”. The software has scheduling and monitoring capabilities as well as an emergency contact list. With just one click, passengers can dial these numbers, adding an extra degree of security to their trip.

MSRTC Planning to Add More Features to Aapli ST

In order to facilitate bus tracking for passengers who reserve seats, MSRTC is also planning to integrate live tracking with its ticket booking system. More dependable and transparent service will be possible with this update. On the festival of Dussehra, State Transport Minister and MSRTC Chairman Pratap Sarnaik formally unveiled the app.

The software was created with assistance from Rozmalta Autotech Ltd and presently tracks more than 12,000 buses on more than 1 lakh routes throughout Maharashtra. In the near future, MSRTC intends to add all of its buses to the app’s coverage. Passengers were encouraged by Minister Sarnaik to provide comments and report any technical difficulties with the app. According to him, the software will be improved based on user feedback to increase its efficacy.