Mumbai For the last 6 months, around 40 lakh commuters throughout the state taking a trip by Maharashtra State Roadway Transportation Corporation (MSRTC) buses have actually not had the ability to utilize their wise cards. What’s even worse, the renewal procedure for these cards is likewise shut.
Authorities from MSRTC stated the agreements for wise cards, which were offered to personal business, lapsed in June following which an extension was given till August.
” We are still in talks with the personal firms and figuring an escape to make sure wise cards are back in usage. This is not affecting our earnings or guest base,” stated a senior MSRTC officer.
Commuters are upset as they have actually filled these wise cards with cash and are not able to utilize them. Not just that the renewal of cards has actually stopped, however issuance of brand-new cards has actually likewise been closed.
In 2018, MSRTC had actually revealed wise cards based upon a federal government resolution that mandated all concessions through wise card with the objective to avoid any abuse. On June 1, 2019, wise cards were launched by MSRTC.
From seniors, trainees to in a different way abled, numerous might obtain the concessions with the aid of these cards. According to MSRTC authorities, the agreement was granted to 2 firms of which one declared bankruptcy and the agreement for the other lapsed in June 2022.
” As this card had a digital wallet center, it was extremely practical for my aged moms and dads to utilize. They might quickly take a trip within the town and likewise obtain the exact same when they take a trip to Nashik to satisfy me. Now they have to make sure to keep adequate cash convenient while taking a trip. It is unreasonable when federal government bodies begin such efforts with much excitement however do not trouble to continue it,” stated Anish Choudhari, citizen of Nashik however a routine MSRTC Commuter.
