MSRTC launches Mumbai-Navi Mumbai Airport bus service amid T1 redevelopment plan controversy
The MSRTC has launched a new bus service connecting Mumbai to the Navi Mumbai International Airport, despite ongoing controversy regarding the forced relocation of international flights. Airlines and airport operators remain in a standoff over the proposed shift of operations from the city's main terminal.
Why it matters
The dispute reflects broader tensions regarding infrastructure development, airline operational costs, and public convenience in major metropolitan transit hubs.
Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Wednesday (October 7, 2026) flagged off a Dadar–Navi Mumbai International Airport bus service, even as airlines resist Adani Airports’ plan to partially shift international flights to Navi Mumbai airport. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray accused the airport operator of “fleecing” Mumbaikars by pushing a forced shift to Navi Mumbai.
“The bus service will link the Navi Mumbai International Airport with the ST’s wide public transport network, benefiting air travellers as well as ordinary citizens,” said Mr. Sarnaik, adding that more bus services will be added based on demand.
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