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PMPML to appoint ‘master trainers’ at depots to curb frequent bus breakdowns

The trainers will provide technical guidance and hands-on training to maintenance staff across all PMPML depots as well as at the headquarters

Over the past three years, PMPML buses have consistently suffered breakdowns during operations, causing inconvenience to commuters and drawing criticism. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Published on May 04, 2025 07:48 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Now Ajit Pawar instructs PMC & PCMC to give money for purchase of 500 new buses for PMPML

The PMPML needs even more but we cannot force both the corporations to contribute more as they too have to run their business and spend money on other projects

Pune district guardian minister Ajit Pawar has instructed the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) to give <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>150 crore and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>100 crore. (HT)

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Published on Apr 29, 2025 05:52 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Now, PMPML conductors too will be hired on contractual basis

Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) has decided that along with drivers, conductors too will now be hired on contractual basis

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Published on Apr 22, 2025 09:30 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

PMPML to set up charging stations for private vehicles

Passenger footfall for PMPML buses has been steadily decreasing, leading to a drop in income. With operational deficits growing and no increase in ticket fares for several years, the transport body is exploring alternative income sources

As per the information given by the PMPML, it will lease certain premises to a private company for setting up the EV charging stations. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Published on Apr 21, 2025 07:32 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

123 new PMPML buses withdrawn from service

As per the information given by the transport body, it had started phasing out old buses and procuring new, modern buses

As part of this initiative, 123 CNG buses with advanced technology and passenger-friendly features were acquired. (HT)

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Published on Apr 19, 2025 06:26 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Over 2 crore drop in ridership hits PMPML hard

There has been a steady drop in daily commuters which has severely impacted the public transport body’s finances

PMPML, which operates around 1,700 buses across Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad and the Pune Metropolitan Region (PMR), has been struggling with operational losses over the years. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Apr 14, 2025 05:08 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

PMPML to deploy 25% CNG buses at e-depots

Currently, PMPML operates five e-depots namely Pune railway station, Bhekrainagar, Wagholi, Baner and Nigdi from where 490 e-buses are operated

Going forward, 25% CNG buses will be included at these e-depots to ensure smooth operations. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Mar 27, 2025 06:18 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

46 PMPML buses to be scrapped in a month

Recently, an incident came to light regarding misconduct with four scrap buses at the Swargate ST stand. This incident caused a stir across the state

In response, transport minister Pratap Sarnaik directed the MSRTC administration to dispose of all scrap buses from the state’s ST depots by April 15. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Mar 10, 2025 06:28 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

PMPML to introduce ‘next stop announcement system’ in all buses

PMPML to install 'next stop announcement system' in all 1,880 buses, aiding visually impaired, disabled, and elderly passengers by month-end.

As per the information shared by the PMPML, all 1,880 buses in its fleet will soon be equipped with the ‘next stop announcement system’. (HT FILE)

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Published on Mar 10, 2025 06:14 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

With only 2 of 472 operations in profit, PMPML once again goes for route rationalisation

Monetary loss of PMPML has mounted to ₹766 crore in the financial year 2024-25 from ₹696 crore the previous fiscal

Monetary loss of PMPML has mounted to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>766 crore in the financial year 2024-25 from <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>696 crore the previous fiscal. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

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Published on Mar 07, 2025 09:26 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

400 CNG buses to join PMPML fleet next month, 200 more in June

PMPML will acquire 600 CNG buses; 400 of which will be inducted in April and remaining 200 self-owned buses to be inducted by the end of June, officials said

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Published on Mar 05, 2025 10:28 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

PMPML needs 6,000 more buses, 16 new depots to meet growing commuter demand

The public transport body currently operates on 367 routes, the proposal includes the addition of 18 new routes over time while seven more will be added in the next decade based on demand patterns

At present, the transport body has 16 depots, and redevelopment is planned for the Kothrud, Katraj, Hadapsar, Market Yard, and Pimpri depots. (HT FILE PHOTO)

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Published on Feb 18, 2025 05:32 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Amid rising PMPML losses, PMC and PCMC face the heat

During the meeting, PMC commissioner Rajendra Bhosale raised an objection over the rising losses of the public transport body

The PMC’s annual revenue is reaching up to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5,000 crore, and the majority of it is going for employees’ salaries and maintenance. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Feb 14, 2025 05:36 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

15,719 PMPML bus breakdowns in 2024

Tyre or battery-related issues or more complex mechanical problems continue to disrupt daily operations, increasing the gap between the number of buses required and the number of buses actually available

Despite the promise of new buses, data reveals that the PMPML operates a fleet of around 1,800 buses but on any given day, 300 to 400 buses are out of service either due to maintenance or repairs. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Updated on Jan 23, 2025 08:46 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

IDTR to conduct training for PMPML bus drivers

A workshop based on the ‘5 point plan’ of traffic rules has been organised for PMPML bus drivers through IDTR

The training has been designed to produce skilled and technically sound drivers. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Dec 31, 2024 09:51 PM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

PMPML & Maha-Metro to increase frequency of shuttle buses across metro stations

The PMPML will purchase buses to ferry passengers to their desired destinations from every metro station in Pune and some of them will be given to the Maha-Metro in a phase-wise manner, as confirmed by PMPML joint managing director Nitin Narvekar

The metro network in the city is expanding but it is not possible to reach every place by metro. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Dec 28, 2024 07:32 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

PMPML to scrap 327 old buses & get 400 new CNG buses by 2025

A new contractor has been awarded the tender, and the new buses will be added to the fleet in January 2025

Currently, there are around 2,000 buses in the PMPML fleet; 1,005 out of which are owned by the PMPML, with around 950 being contract buses from four different contractors. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Dec 17, 2024 05:44 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Amid growing losses, Pune civic body demands that PMPML hike bus fares

The losses of the PMPML have increased and the PMC will have to bear 60% of the financial burden. Therefore, we will have to decide on the bus fare hike. The issue will be raised in the PMPML board meeting, said Prithviraj B P, additional commissioner

The last bus fare hike of 20% was proposed in 2012 after which PMPML managing director Shrikar Pardeshi revised the fare structure (in multiples of five) to avoid arguments between passengers and conductors over change. (HT FILE)

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Updated on Dec 07, 2024 06:48 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Now PMPML to hire conductors on contract basis

Activists have opposed the move as yet another step towards privatisation of the public transport body

The PMPML provides public transport services to Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad and the Pune Metropolitan Region. Around 12 lakh passengers travel daily by PMPML. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Updated on Oct 18, 2024 09:30 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

PMPML temporarily terminates four bus routes up to Swargate

While these buses were headed from Satara Road to Shivajinagar, they will now run only up to the Swargate bus stand

After the inauguration of the Shivajinagar to Swargate metro route last week, commuters on the route have preferred to travel by metro rather than public transport buses. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Updated on Oct 12, 2024 08:12 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Disgruntled pax face fast contracting PMPML bus fleet

Out of seven PMPML contractors, two have ended their services last month due to which around 233 buses have been withdrawn from passenger service

By the year 2021, a total 650 buses were to enter the PMPML fleet. Out of these, 177 buses have not yet arrived. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Aug 20, 2024 06:12 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

PMPML suspends seven conductors, one driver in July

As per the information shared by the PMPML administration, last month, six conductors were suspended for extorting ticket money

A total 17 cases were reported to the PMPML in July: in six out of which, the conductors were suspended for ticket evasion. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Updated on Aug 09, 2024 05:38 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Yet again, PMPML gets a new CMD

Deepa is the 21st CMD of the transport body and since the formation of PMPML in 2007, only one official — RN Joshi — has completed the tenure of five years

On July 2, Ashish Yerekar was to take the place of Kolte, but as the former did not join the office, the state government in its latest order appointed Deepa at PMPML CMD. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Jul 16, 2024 06:10 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Pune: Ashish Yerekar is new PMPML CMD

Ashish Yerekar appointed as new chairman and managing director of Pune's PMPML, replacing Sanjay Kolte. Criticism over frequent transfers of CMDs.

Vivek Velankar, civic activist, criticised the state government’s decision and said, within a year, Yerekar is the third CMD of the PMPML. As per norms, it is expected that any IAS officer should serve on the post for three years, but officers are transferred before completion of their tenure. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Updated on Jul 02, 2024 08:28 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

PMPML to remove unused buses at Aundh stand

According to the public utility officials, over 70 breakdown buses are parked at the place with garbage lying at the waterlogged spot triggering fear of spread of mosquito-borne diseases

The PMPML bus depot had come up at the land used for octroi collection at Aundh after the state government abolished the tax system. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Updated on Jun 18, 2024 07:48 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

PMPML reports ₹734cr operational loss in 2023-24, highest in last six years

In 2017-18, the total loss of the public transport utility was ₹204 crore and by 2023-24 total loss reached at ₹734 crore

Considering this, PMC will need to bear <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>440.42 crore loss and the PCMC <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>293.58 crore. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Jun 17, 2024 05:58 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Pax demand more buses as PMPML fleet shrinks

The PMPML provides bus services to Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad and currently has 1,928 buses in its fleet, with daily services provided by around 1,600 to 1,650 buses on various routes

The PMPL’s fleet of self-owned buses is being decommissioned as these buses have crossed 12 years of age. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Jun 17, 2024 05:52 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengur

PMPML asks PMRDA for space for nine new depots to cut losses

To cut its losses, the PMPML has asked the PMRDA for nine new depots out of which, the PMPML has currently prioritised four areas for depots

s all of the PMPML’s depots are located inside the city, it has to send out empty buses to pick up passengers in the morning and bring back empty buses at night, leading to losses. (Ravindra Joshi/HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 04, 2024 06:06 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

1,620 autorickshaw, cab drivers fined for obstructing PMPML buses

The public transport utility follows rule that prohibits private vehicles to halt and pick-drop passengers within 50 metres of its bus stops or bus stands

The squads comprised two joint vigilance teams of four officers and one RTO officer, one for Pune city and another for Pimpri-Chinchwad city. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Apr 02, 2024 08:06 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

PMPML to review feeder service from Ramwadi metro station to Pune Airport

To help passengers get last-mile connectivity, the PMPML started the bus feeder service from Ramwadi metro station to Pune Airport the very next day PMPMLstarted feeder service from Ramwadi metro station to Airport with 10 trips per day

Currently, only around 200 passengers are using the service daily.The Ruby Hall Clinic to Ramwadi metro route, operated by the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro). (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Mar 31, 2024 11:50 PM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

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The trainers will provide technical guidance and hands-on training to maintenance staff across all PMPML depots as well as at the headquarters

The PMPML needs even more but we cannot force both the corporations to contribute more as they too have to run their business and spend money on other projects

Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) has decided that along with drivers, conductors too will now be hired on contractual basis

Passenger footfall for PMPML buses has been steadily decreasing, leading to a drop in income. With operational deficits growing and no increase in ticket fares for several years, the transport body is exploring alternative income sources

As per the information given by the transport body, it had started phasing out old buses and procuring new, modern buses

There has been a steady drop in daily commuters which has severely impacted the public transport body’s finances

Currently, PMPML operates five e-depots namely Pune railway station, Bhekrainagar, Wagholi, Baner and Nigdi from where 490 e-buses are operated

Recently, an incident came to light regarding misconduct with four scrap buses at the Swargate ST stand. This incident caused a stir across the state

PMPML to install 'next stop announcement system' in all 1,880 buses, aiding visually impaired, disabled, and elderly passengers by month-end.

Monetary loss of PMPML has mounted to ₹766 crore in the financial year 2024-25 from ₹696 crore the previous fiscal

PMPML will acquire 600 CNG buses; 400 of which will be inducted in April and remaining 200 self-owned buses to be inducted by the end of June, officials said

The public transport body currently operates on 367 routes, the proposal includes the addition of 18 new routes over time while seven more will be added in the next decade based on demand patterns

During the meeting, PMC commissioner Rajendra Bhosale raised an objection over the rising losses of the public transport body

Tyre or battery-related issues or more complex mechanical problems continue to disrupt daily operations, increasing the gap between the number of buses required and the number of buses actually available

A workshop based on the ‘5 point plan’ of traffic rules has been organised for PMPML bus drivers through IDTR

The PMPML will purchase buses to ferry passengers to their desired destinations from every metro station in Pune and some of them will be given to the Maha-Metro in a phase-wise manner, as confirmed by PMPML joint managing director Nitin Narvekar

A new contractor has been awarded the tender, and the new buses will be added to the fleet in January 2025

The losses of the PMPML have increased and the PMC will have to bear 60% of the financial burden. Therefore, we will have to decide on the bus fare hike. The issue will be raised in the PMPML board meeting, said Prithviraj B P, additional commissioner

Activists have opposed the move as yet another step towards privatisation of the public transport body

While these buses were headed from Satara Road to Shivajinagar, they will now run only up to the Swargate bus stand

Out of seven PMPML contractors, two have ended their services last month due to which around 233 buses have been withdrawn from passenger service

As per the information shared by the PMPML administration, last month, six conductors were suspended for extorting ticket money

Deepa is the 21st CMD of the transport body and since the formation of PMPML in 2007, only one official — RN Joshi — has completed the tenure of five years

Ashish Yerekar appointed as new chairman and managing director of Pune's PMPML, replacing Sanjay Kolte. Criticism over frequent transfers of CMDs.

According to the public utility officials, over 70 breakdown buses are parked at the place with garbage lying at the waterlogged spot triggering fear of spread of mosquito-borne diseases

In 2017-18, the total loss of the public transport utility was ₹204 crore and by 2023-24 total loss reached at ₹734 crore

The PMPML provides bus services to Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad and currently has 1,928 buses in its fleet, with daily services provided by around 1,600 to 1,650 buses on various routes

To cut its losses, the PMPML has asked the PMRDA for nine new depots out of which, the PMPML has currently prioritised four areas for depots

The public transport utility follows rule that prohibits private vehicles to halt and pick-drop passengers within 50 metres of its bus stops or bus stands

To help passengers get last-mile connectivity, the PMPML started the bus feeder service from Ramwadi metro station to Pune Airport the very next day PMPMLstarted feeder service from Ramwadi metro station to Airport with 10 trips per day

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