All Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) buses will soon be equipped with CCTVs and GPS, a high-level meeting chaired by state Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik decided on Thursday. The decision was taken in the backdrop of the rape of a woman inside an MSRTC bus at Swargate bus depot in Pune on Tuesday. Currently, more than 14,000 MSRTC buses ply in the state. “With the implementation of the 50 per cent fare concession for women, the number of female passengers using ST buses has risen significantly. In response, the transport department has decided to introduce several security measures to ensure their safety,” Sarnaik said after the meeting at Mantralaya. The CCTVs and GPS will enable real-time tracking and monitoring, helping authorities respond swiftly to any incidents on the buses. The number of female security personnel will also be increased to enhance women’s safety at depots and on buses, Sarnaik added. Story continues below this ad “The safety of passengers, especially women, is our top priority. We are taking firm steps to ensure a secure …