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Solapur Municipal Transport
FoundedJanuary 10, 1949
HeadquartersSaat Rasta, Solapur, India
Locale Solapur Urban and Rural
Service areaSolapur City
Service typeBus
Routes10
Depots3
Fleet30
Fuel typeDiesel

Solapur Municipal Transport (SMT) is the public bus service operated by the Solapur Municipal Corporation (SMC) in Solapur, Maharashtra, India. Established in April 1965, SMT provides urban public transportation within the city and its surrounding areas.[1] The service operates under the provisions of the Bombay Provincial Municipal Corporations Act, 1949, which was later replaced by the Maharashtra Municipal Corporations Act, 2012.[2]

As of March 2025, SMT has a fleet of 30 buses, but only 21 are operational due to maintenance issues and a shortage of drivers.[3]

History

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Solapur's public transport system was initially managed by private companies before being taken over by the municipality. The first municipal bus service in the city was launched on January 10, 1949, under the Bombay Municipal Boroughs Act.[4]

Over the years, SMT expanded its operations to cover major industrial and residential areas, including MIDC (Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation) zones, Hotgi Road, Vijapur Road, and nearby villages.[5]

At its peak, SMT had over 150 buses, but financial constraints and infrastructure challenges have led to a significant decline.[6] The department's revenue is approximately ₹2 lakh per month, while expenditures reach ₹75 lakh, putting severe financial strain on the service.[3]

Future Development

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Under the central government's 'PM E-Bus Seva Yojana', Solapur is set to receive 100 electric buses to enhance its public transport network.[7] This initiative aims to promote eco-friendly transportation and modernize SMT's operations.[8] At the time of the report, only 21 buses were operational, with many being inactive during afternoons due to a shortage of drivers.

To support this transition, charging stations have been identified at strategic locations in the city.[3] However, staff shortages continue to affect SMT's daily operations, with many buses remaining inactive, particularly in the afternoons due to a lack of available drivers.[6]

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Solapur Municipal Transport Undertaking vs Ashok Leyland Ltd. and Anr - Bombay High Court". IBC Laws. March 27, 2025. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
  2. ^ "Bombay HC pulls up Solapur civic body for non-payment of salaries to employees for four years". The Indian Express. November 1, 2021. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
  3. ^ a b c "Income ₹2 lakh and expenditure ₹75 lakh: Solapur Municipal Transport Department in trouble". Lokmat (in Marathi). March 2025. Retrieved March 27, 2025. Cite error: The named reference "Lokmat" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  4. ^ "Study to improve public transport in Solapur". The Times of India. May 24, 2009. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
  5. ^ "Urban Sprawl: A Case Study of Solapur City". ResearchGate. 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
  6. ^ a b "Demand for Privatization of Solapur Municipal Transport Department". Sakal (in Marathi). March 2025. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
  7. ^ "100 ई-बसेस लवकरच सोलापुरकरांच्या सेवेत; चार्जिंग स्टेशन्ससाठी निश्चित स्थळे". Sakal (in Marathi). March 28, 2025. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
  8. ^ "PMPML to rent out diesel buses to Solapur civic body, commuters unhappy". Hindustan Times. April 21, 2022. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
  1. "Solapur Municipal Transport Undertaking vs Ashok Leyland Ltd. and Anr - Bombay High Court". IBC Laws. March 27, 2025. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
  2. "Study to improve public transport in Solapur". The Times of India. May 24, 2009. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
  3. "PMPML to rent out diesel buses to Solapur civic body, commuters unhappy". Hindustan Times. April 21, 2022. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
  4. "Bombay HC pulls up Solapur civic body for non-payment of salaries to employees for four years". The Indian Express. November 1, 2021. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
  5. "Income ₹2 lakh and expenditure ₹75 lakh: Solapur Municipal Transport Department in trouble". Lokmat (in Marathi). March 2025. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
  6. "Urban Sprawl: A Case Study of Solapur City". ResearchGate. 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
  7. "SMT has a lesson for PMPML". The Times of India. February 20, 2009. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
  8. "Solapur Municipal Transport Department's Safe Travel Concept". Lokmat (in Marathi). March 2025. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
  9. "Demand for Privatization of Solapur Municipal Transport Department". Sakal (in Marathi). March 2025. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
  10. "100 E-buses in Service of Solapurkars Soon, Fixed Location for Charging Stations". Sakal (in Marathi). March 2025. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
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