Solapur Municipal Transport


Solapur Municipal Transport is the public bus service operated by the Solapur Municipal Corporation in Solapur, Maharashtra, India. Established in April 1965, SMT provides urban public transportation within the city and its surrounding areas. 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.
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.

History

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 10 January 1949, under the Bombay Municipal Boroughs Act.
Over the years, SMT expanded its operations to cover major industrial and residential areas, including MIDC zones, Hotgi Road, Vijapur Road, and nearby villages.
At its peak, SMT had over 150 buses, but financial constraints and infrastructure challenges have led to a significant decline. The department's revenue is approximately ₹2 lakh per month, while expenditures reach ₹75 lakh, putting severe financial strain on the service.

Routes

Sr. No.Route No.Route NameVia
1.15 CRailway Station to SangdariMarket Yard, Boramani
2.16 ARailway Station to Godutai GharkulShanti Chowk, Sut Mill, Mallikarjun Nagar
3.16 BRailway Station to Godutai GharkulShanti Chowk, Sut Mill, Mallikarjun Nagar
4.16 CRailway Station to Godutai GharkulShanti Chowk, Sut Mill, Mallikarjun Nagar
5.30 ARailway Station to Godutai GharkulGP College, WIT College, Gentyal, 70ft road, Akashwani Kendra, Nilam Nagar, Vijay Nagar
6.30 BRailway Station to Godutai GharkulGP College, WIT College, Gentyal, 70ft road, Akashwani Kendra, Nilam Nagar, Vijay Nagar
7.43 ARailway Station to Godutai and Ray-NagarMarket Yard
8.55 AKontam Chowk to KasegaonHagalur Ule
9.55 BKontam Chowk to KasegaonHagalur Ule
10.57 BRailway Station to Desai Nagar70 Feet Road
11.64Shivaji Chowk to ChapalgaonRangbhavan, Kumbhari
12.70Railway Station to MustiMarket Yard
13.72 DShivaji Chowk to VadgaonMardi
14.73 BShivaji Chowk to Mandrup13 Mile
15.73 DShivaji Chowk to Devkurli, Shivaji Chowk to Mandrup13 Mile
16.73 FShivaji Chowk to Vinchur13 Mile, Mandrup
17.78Shivaji Chowk to Bolkote11 Mile, Honmuragi
18.91Shivaji Chowk to Hattarsang Kudal13 Mile, Nandani
19.92Shivaji Chowk to JeurHotgi, Ingalgi
20.94Shivaji Chowk to KandalgaonVangi, Mangoli
21.95 BShivaji Chowk to PanmangrulHotgi Auj
22.95 DShivaji Chowk to PanmangrulHotgi Auj

Future Development

Under the central government's 'PM E-Bus Seva Yojana', Solapur is set to receive 100 electric buses to enhance its public transport network. This initiative aims to promote eco-friendly transportation and modernize SMT's operations. 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. 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.