Capacity Management

of Maharashtra State Road Transportation

Corporation(MSRTC) Transportation Services
About MSRTC
• MSRTC operates bus service in Maharashtra and neighbouring states
with a fleet size of 18634 buses, it covers more than 60 lakhs
kilometres daily.
• As per the past trends fleet size is expected to grow from 15352 in
2007 to 31492 in 2051 and routes will increase from 16482 in 2007 to
32872 in 2051.
Purpose for Capacity Management in MSRTC
Transportation
• MSRTC has reported Rs 820.51 crore losses in the current fiscal till
November. MSRTC envisions to achieve a mode share of 25% on
intercity trips by 2051.
• Model outputs suggests with additional actions such as improvement
in average fleet utilization (from 95% to 97%), average occupancy
(from 72% to 83%) and reduction in average bus to staff ratio (from 6
to 5.2) will help MSRTC to become profitable and self-reliant from the
financial year 2036 -37.
Thus, the above are the reasons for Capacity Management in
MSRTC.
Objectives of the Study
Input Transformation Output
• To Reduce losses which can be
 Passengers  Increased  Reduction in
expected by tweaking these five  Buses passenger losses
parameters or Altering it for  Operating Staff  Increased bus  Increased

improvement in profitability. The Non-Operating
Staff 
capacity
Reduction of 
Revenue
Increased share
parameters are: operating staff of intercity

• Staff to bus ratio Reduction of
average
mode of
transportation
• Fleet utilization passenger trip
• Average occupancy (or percentage length

load factor)
• Average passenger trip length
• Operational efficiency
Limitations of the Study
• The scope of this project is limited to the capacity design of Navi-
Mumbai to Pune Shivneri Volvo Buses. The route chosen is from Vashi
to Wakad, in Pune.
• The scope of this study is restricted to increasing the bus capacity to
accommodate more people. This will increase the average occupancy
rate. Thus, we have redefined our Objectives.
Redefined Objective of the Study

Input Transformation Output

 Passengers  Increased  Increased

 Buses passengers Revenue
 Increased bus
capacity
Research Methodology
• The type of research adopted is fundamental research which is
conclusive and descriptive in nature.
• The study of capacity design of Mumbai-Pune Shivneri Volvo buses is
the use of secondary data through external sources.
• The external data sources used is in the form of published sources as
well as government sources.
• The study also includes ergonomic study of buses using government
guidelines to maximize the capacity for added revenue.
Analysis
Classification of Buses:
• ‘Type I’ Vehicles are the medium and high capacity vehicles designed and
constructed for urban and sub urban / city transport with area for standing
passengers. Eg. BEST Buses.
• ‘Type II’ Vehicles are those designed and constructed for inter-urban/ inter-
city transport without specified area for standing passengers. Eg. BEST mini
Buses.
• ‘Type III’ Vehicles are those designed and constructed for long distance
passenger transport. Eg. MSRTC Volvo, Mercedes Buses.
• ‘Type IV’ Vehicles are those designed and constructed for special purpose
use such as the following:-
• School Bus
• Sleeper Coach
• Tourist Bus
• Double Deck Vehicle
Types of Buses according to their Capacity:
• ‘Low Capacity’ Vehicles include -
• Micro Bus : Seating capacity of maximum 12 passengers plus driver.
• Mini Bus : Seating capacity between 13 to 22 passengers plus driver.
• ‘Medium Capacity’ Vehicles include -
• Midi Bus : Seating capacity between 23 to 34 passengers plus driver.
• Standard Bus : Seating capacity between 35 to 70 passengers plus driver.
• ‘High Capacity’ Vehicles include -
• the vehicles with seating capacity more than 70 passengers plus driver.
• vehicles such as Single Deck Articulated Bus, Single Deck Double Articulated
Bus, Double Deck Bus, Double Deck Articulated Bus and Single Deck Tandem
Axle Bus etc.
Types of Buses According to Comfort
• Non Deluxe Bus(NDX) means bus designed for basic minimum
comfort level.
• Semi Deluxe Bus(SDX) means a bus designed for a slightly higher
comfort level and with provision for ergonomically designed seats.
• Deluxe Bus(DLX) means a bus designed for a high comfort level and
individual seats and adjustable seat backs, improved ventilation and
pleasing interiors.
• A.C. Deluxe Bus (ACX) means a Deluxe Bus which is air conditioned.
According to Automotive Industry
Standard(AIS-023)
‘Seat width’ the minimum width of a seat cushion measured from
the vertical plane passing through the center of that seating position
shall be as per AIS-023, as amended from time to time except
school bus. For school bus it should be as per AIS-063.
Type I and II Type III
Width of NDX SDX DLX ACX SDX DLX ACX
the seat 200 200 200 200 225 225 225
cushion on
each side
in mm(F)
Seat spacing
The distance between the front of a seat and the back of a squab of the
seat preceding it, shall when measured horizontally and at a height
620mm from the floor shall not be less than following (in mm).

NDX SDX DLX ACX

Type I 650 650 650 650
Type II 680 680 680 680
Type III - 680 680 680
Seat layout

Other that mini and midi bus

Seat Type I Type II Type III Mini
lay NDX SDX DLX ACX NDX SDX DLX ACX SDX DLX ACX &
out Midi
bus

2X1     
2X2     
2X3   
*in midi and mini buses, where it is not possible to meet the gangway requirement with 2X2 seat layout, the 2X1 seat
layout may be provided.
Minimum dimensions of the emergency exit shall be below

Category Height (mm) Width (mm)

Type I 1250 550
Type II 1250 550
Type III 1250 550
Passenger Seat Space for Seated
Passenger
Existing Seating Arrangement
Calculation of new Capacity for MSRTC Bus
• Total Width Available for design=2600mm.
• Total Length available for design=9590mm.
• For continuous seat(double seat) minimum distance required as per
AIS023|2005=225+225=450mm(seat measurement from center to
center).
• The Minimum Space requirement between 2 seats(front-back
space)=680mm.
• Total number of seats that can be accommodated=9590/680=14.
• Aisle width as per AIS023|2005=350mm.
• Total number of rows=(2600-Aisle measurement)/measurement per
seat(width).
=(2600-350)/450
=5
Therefore, 3+2 seat configuration can be adopted.

• Total number of seat=14*5=70 seats.

As per rules and regulations there is a need for emergency exit.
Hence, 70-1 i.e. 69 seats.
Vashi-Wakad
• Existing price Scenario
Revenue as per existing capacity i.e. 45 Seats
=no. of seats * fare per seat
=45*440
=Rs.19,800/-

• New Scenario as per Capacity Planning

=no. of seats as per capacity planning * fare per seat
=68*440
=Rs.30,360/-
• Therefore,
Increased Revenue=New Scenario as per capacity planning(Revenue)-
Existing Capacity Revenue
=30,360-19,800
=Rs.10,560/-
Conclusion
• The study concludes that an increase in the bus capacity leads to an
increase in revenue.
• The existing capacity of 44+1 when increased to 69+1, that is new
capacity, increases the revenue from Rs.19,800 to Rs.30,360 for a
one-way journey form Vashi to Wakad, Pune.
• If a two-way route was considered then it would increase the revenue
to Rs. 60,720 from Rs. 39,600.
• The profit gained after capacity planning for one-way route is
Rs.10,560 and for two-way route is Rs. 21,120.