: Maharashtra's transport department is set to pilot an AI-powered toll collection system at Dahisar toll naka in Mumbai, aiming to eliminate manual barriers, reduce traffic congestion, and enhance commuter convenience through automated vehicle recognition and real-time digital payments.

Maharashtra government invites real estate developers to develop 13,000 acres of MSRTC-owned land across prime locations including Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, and Nagpur under a Build-Operate-Transfer model with 98-year leases, aimed at generating revenue and modernizing public transport infrastructure.

Union Cabinet approves ₹3,626 crore Pune Metro Phase-2 with 13 new stations across 12.75 km. Two corridors connecting Vanaz-Chandani Chowk and Ramwadi-Wagholi set to transform east-west connectivity by mid-2029.

Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar says the Sewri-Worli link would open in December 2025. Furthermore, 37km of new Metro lines will be inaugurated this fiscal year.