<h1>Minister Takes Helm at MSRTC to Revitalize Public Transport and Address Long-Standing Operational and Financial Challenges</h1> A government minister was appointed chairman of the state-run Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC), replacing a previous IAS officer. The minister pledged to improve the transport service and financially empower the corporation. MSRTC operates approximately 14,000 buses, serves 550,000 daily passengers, and has around 90,000 employees. The organization has been facing challenges including financial losses, aging infrastructure, and declining ridership.