Shivneri Bus Services : Dadar - Pune - Dadar

SPARKled · 3rd March 2011, 09:24

Another huge advantage of MSRTC Shivneri buses is that during breakdowns at remote places, there is always another semi luxury or ST bus coming along which will gladly accommodate you, which is not the case with private operators. My wife had a first hand experience with both these scenarios and now is totally refuses to take any private bus between Pune Mumbai.

ghodlur · 3rd March 2011, 10:15

Have been a huge fan of the Shivneri Volvos since I use them for my Thane-Pune-Thane trip. No hassles regarding the ticketing - online ticketing available, these days with the choice of seating too. The Volvo service in this sectro is second highest revenue earner after Dadar - Pune.
Many a times I have reached Pune or Thane in 3 hrs flat. Only annoying thing is the halt at different food courts

. Surprisingly while coming from Pune, the Volvo halted at a food court in Lonavala which I felt was a sheer waste of time since there is a food court available just before the Khalapur toll.

nomadabhi · 3rd March 2011, 12:02

Not much travelled in volvos on that route (preferred my RD to cover the distance flat in 2 hours) But recalled this instance where I dropped my friend to Neeta's and it failed at Panvel exit. Then replacement sent to that was another Neeta and it failed in ghats and finally my friend was able to make it to Pune in the 3rd one. Maybe a bad day for him or Neeta.

RemingtonSteele · 3rd March 2011, 12:36

Folks, If I am not wrong I had read about Swargate-Dadar-Swargate Shivneri starting in 31st Dec2010 in TOI.
Any idea what happened to it?
Does anyone has the timetable for this service?

Just found MSRTC Helpline - 1800 22 1250 (God knows, if it really works?)

nanduchitnis · 3rd March 2011, 12:51

Just one point. Ex Aundh it is always wise to book seats in advance, specially on Fridays-Mondays. Do this either online or there is a restaurant near the bus stop where you can book the ticket.

Ex Dadar there has never been a problem getting seats !

This is a very informative thread.

Captain Nandu Chitnis

moralfibre · 3rd March 2011, 13:04

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Originally Posted by RemingtonSteele

Folks, If I am not wrong I had read about Swargate-Dadar-Swargate Shivneri starting in 31st Dec2010 in TOI.
Any idea what happened to it?
Does anyone has the timetable for this service?

Just found MSRTC Helpline - 1800 22 1250 (God knows, if it really works?)

Not sure if you understand Marathi, but here it is - Schedule.

From Dadar: 7.30, 16.00
From Swargate: 12.00, 20.00

Route - Maitri Park, Vashi, Wakad, Chandni Chowk, Kothrud.
Fare: Dadar to Swargate - Rs. 280/- and Vashi to Swargate - Rs. 250/-

They would be introducing Multi-axle buses in near future.

RemingtonSteele · 3rd March 2011, 13:35

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Originally Posted by moralfibre

Not sure if you understand Marathi, but here it is - Schedule.

From Dadar: 7.30, 16.00
From Swargate: 12.00, 20.00

Route - Maitri Park, Vashi, Wakad, Chandni Chowk, Kothrud.
Fare: Dadar to Swargate - Rs. 280/- and Vashi to Swargate - Rs. 250/-

They would be introducing Multi-axle buses in near future.

Thank you moralfibre, I understand marathi.
The time table looks ok, though only twice a day each way.
Just checked the ebooking of msrtc from the pdf, it doesn' have any clue about it

The problem is there are lot many things started with big hash-hush, not sure how long they sustain it.
Again the question is has anyone tried this service from Swargate??

binaiks · 3rd March 2011, 14:22

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Originally Posted by RemingtonSteele

The problem is there are lot many things started with big hash-hush, not sure how long they sustain it.
Again the question is has anyone tried this service from Swargate??

The service does not exist anymore. This service was launched when MSRTC was running trials of a Mercedes bus. The bus has been returned to Merc, and the service was cancelled as soon as the bus was returned.

There used to be "Mahabus" services between Dadar and Swargate sometime around 2007~2008. "Mahabus" is now history, and I guess the services too are gone.

Mr.Beat · 3rd March 2011, 15:59

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Originally Posted by binaiks

The service does not exist anymore. This service was launched when MSRTC was running trials of a Mercedes bus. The bus has been returned to Merc, and the service was cancelled as soon as the bus was returned.

There used to be "Mahabus" services between Dadar and Swargate sometime around 2007~2008. "Mahabus" is now history, and I guess the services too are gone.

Well firstly , there exists a service from Swargate to Dadar/Borivali. I am a regular traveler on that route ( I travel every weekend ). Although i do not take the shivneri but i prefer the newly introduced air-suspension Asiad buses which are very comfortable.

moralfibre · 3rd March 2011, 17:03

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Originally Posted by Mr.Beat

Well firstly , there exists a service from Swargate to Dadar/Borivali. I am a regular traveler on that route ( I travel every weekend ). Although i do not take the shivneri but i prefer the newly introduced air-suspension Asiad buses which are very comfortable.

There is no "Shivneri" service from Swargate to Dadar. The one that goes to Borivali goes via Sion-Dharavi-Bandra route.

ghodlur · 4th March 2011, 07:35

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Originally Posted by moralfibre

There is no "Shivneri" service from Swargate to Dadar. The one that goes to Borivali goes via Sion-Dharavi-Bandra route.

The Swargate - Borivali goes through Thane, I have travelled on a couple of occassions by this bus. The only pain was if you wanted to get off the bus on the Ghodbunder road, you need to pay the Thane - Borivali fare which is way higher than the normal fare.

moralfibre · 4th March 2011, 07:44

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Originally Posted by ghodlur

The Swargate - Borivali goes through Thane, I have travelled on a couple of occassions by this bus. The only pain was if you wanted to get off the bus on the Ghodbunder road, you need to pay the Thane - Borivali fare which is way higher than the normal fare.

Interesting. Are we talking about Shivneri service here?
I just checked on their online reservation site that the bus service is only via Dharavi - Sion. I checked all schedules from 05:30 to 17:30.

ghodlur · 4th March 2011, 08:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by moralfibre

Interesting. Are we talking about Shivneri service here?
I just checked on their online reservation site that the bus service is only via Dharavi - Sion. I checked all schedules from 05:30 to 17:30.

Yes, the Shiveneri service. I see the bus almost daily plying on the Ghodbunder Road. There are two services to Borivali from Swargate and vice versa which shows via Aundh, Thane.

sandip · 4th March 2011, 13:42

Surprise !!!!

Just came to Mumbai on the 0930 Borivalli SHivneri and guess what ?
It took a turn near the Lonavla and headed straight away towards the Neeta refreshment point.
Luckily, we did not land up there but at Center Point, just short of it.

The bus of course made a 15 min halt and resumed the journey, but I missed the ambience and the service of the MacD near the khopoli exit.

Hope this was an exception - couldn't extract anything concrete from the conductor.

moralfibre · 4th March 2011, 13:50

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Originally Posted by sandip

It took a turn near the Lonavla and headed straight away towards the Neeta refreshment point.
Luckily, we did not land up there but at Center Point, just short of it.

I had heard of a similar experience from a relative who traveled to Borivali too.

3rd March 2011, 09:24	#31
SPARKled Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 1,110 Thanked: 656 Times	re: Shivneri Bus Services : Dadar - Pune - Dadar Another huge advantage of MSRTC Shivneri buses is that during breakdowns at remote places, there is always another semi luxury or ST bus coming along which will gladly accommodate you, which is not the case with private operators. My wife had a first hand experience with both these scenarios and now is totally refuses to take any private bus between Pune Mumbai.
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3rd March 2011, 10:15	#32
ghodlur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Thane Posts: 6,006 Thanked: 4,188 Times View My Garage	re: Shivneri Bus Services : Dadar - Pune - Dadar Have been a huge fan of the Shivneri Volvos since I use them for my Thane-Pune-Thane trip. No hassles regarding the ticketing - online ticketing available, these days with the choice of seating too. The Volvo service in this sectro is second highest revenue earner after Dadar - Pune. Many a times I have reached Pune or Thane in 3 hrs flat. Only annoying thing is the halt at different food courts. Surprisingly while coming from Pune, the Volvo halted at a food court in Lonavala which I felt was a sheer waste of time since there is a food court available just before the Khalapur toll.
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3rd March 2011, 12:02	#33
nomadabhi BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 352 Thanked: 105 Times View My Garage	re: Shivneri Bus Services : Dadar - Pune - Dadar Not much travelled in volvos on that route (preferred my RD to cover the distance flat in 2 hours) But recalled this instance where I dropped my friend to Neeta's and it failed at Panvel exit. Then replacement sent to that was another Neeta and it failed in ghats and finally my friend was able to make it to Pune in the 3rd one. Maybe a bad day for him or Neeta.
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3rd March 2011, 12:36	#34
RemingtonSteele BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 596 Thanked: 263 Times	re: Shivneri Bus Services : Dadar - Pune - Dadar Folks, If I am not wrong I had read about Swargate-Dadar-Swargate Shivneri starting in 31st Dec2010 in TOI. Any idea what happened to it? Does anyone has the timetable for this service? Just found MSRTC Helpline - 1800 22 1250 (God knows, if it really works?) Last edited by RemingtonSteele : 3rd March 2011 at 12:48.
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3rd March 2011, 12:51	#35
nanduchitnis BHPian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 494 Thanked: 301 Times	re: Shivneri Bus Services : Dadar - Pune - Dadar Just one point. Ex Aundh it is always wise to book seats in advance, specially on Fridays-Mondays. Do this either online or there is a restaurant near the bus stop where you can book the ticket. Ex Dadar there has never been a problem getting seats ! This is a very informative thread. Captain Nandu Chitnis
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4th March 2011, 13:42	#44
sandip BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 72 Thanked: 53 Times	Re: Shivneri: Dadar - Pune - Dadar - SURPRISE !!! Surprise !!!! Just came to Mumbai on the 0930 Borivalli SHivneri and guess what ? It took a turn near the Lonavla and headed straight away towards the Neeta refreshment point. Luckily, we did not land up there but at Center Point, just short of it. The bus of course made a 15 min halt and resumed the journey, but I missed the ambience and the service of the MacD near the khopoli exit. Hope this was an exception - couldn't extract anything concrete from the conductor.
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