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PMPML announces temporary bus stops on Ganesh Visarjan day

PMPML has made arrangements of temporary bus stops for Ganesh Visarjan on Saturday to maintain smooth public transportation. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

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Published on Sep 05, 2025 04:22 AM IST

PMPML announces additional bus services, alternate routes for Ganesh festival

PMPML will operate special night bus services in addition to its regular fleet to accommodate the surge in demand. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Published on Aug 26, 2025 03:46 AM IST

PMPML undertakes zero breakdown initiative

Pune, India - September 10, 2018: PMPML workers try to replace the tyre after the bus was punctured by Bharat Band supporters on Paud road near Kinara hotel in Pune, India, on Monday, September 10, 2018. (Photo by Sanket Wankhade/HT PHOTO)

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Published on Aug 19, 2025 04:52 AM IST

PMPML to deduct half-day wages from drivers for bus breakdowns

Frequent technical breakdowns, sudden stoppages on routes, and mechanical failures have resulted in the cancellation of trips, which has adversely affected PMPML’s revenue. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Published on Aug 11, 2025 06:38 AM IST

PMPML plans 60-year PPP lease to develop depot lands

Facing a mounting financial deficit despite the introduction of electric and CNG-based air-conditioned buses, the public transport utility is exploring ways to renovate its over 30 depots to enhance facilities and generate additional revenue. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Published on Aug 09, 2025 03:26 AM IST

PMPML to begin double-decker bus service in IT hubs

Double-decker bus facility introduced across the city in 1984 was stopped in 1995 due to high maintenance costs. (HT)

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Published on Aug 06, 2025 06:26 AM IST

PMPML’s new CMD plans depot development to boost revenue

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Published on Jul 24, 2025 08:26 AM IST

Pankaj Deore appointed as new CMD of PMPML

Pankaj Deore succeeds Deepa Mudhol-Munde, the outgoing PMPML CMD, who has been transferred as commissioner of social welfare department. (HT)

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Published on Jul 18, 2025 10:08 AM IST

PMPML collects over ₹21 lakh in fines during May & June 2025

Pune, India - February 5, 2019: HT Reporter Srinivas Deshpande boards a PMPML bus from Pune Station bus depot to Dhanakwadi in Pune, India, on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. (Photo by Sanket Wankhade/HT PHOTO)

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Published on Jul 15, 2025 08:34 AM IST

PMPML doubles ticket inspectors to curb free riders on contractor-run buses

Pune, India - Sept. 14, 2023: PMPL buses plying at Seven loves chowk in Pune India, on Thursday, September 14, 2023. (Photo by Shankar Narayan/HT PHOTO)

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Published on Jul 10, 2025 11:06 AM IST

PMPML head visits Hadapsar Railway Station for proposed bus stand plan

PMPML has formally requested the railways to allocate site for proposed terminal. (HT)

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Published on Jul 09, 2025 06:22 AM IST

Crackdown on illegal parking, private vehicles in BRT near PMPML terminals

This unlawful behaviour disrupts PMPML bus services, causes traffic congestion, and raises the risk of serious accidents involving passengers and other road users. (HT)

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Published on Jul 09, 2025 06:02 AM IST

PMPML survey to improve public transport connectivity in Pune, Pimpi-Chinchwad

PMPML also intends to partner with private companies, especially in the IT sector, to launch dedicated transport services aligned with corporate schedules. (HT)

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Published on Jul 08, 2025 05:04 AM IST

237 of 385 PMPML accidents involved buses operated by private contractors

Between April 2022 and June 10, 2025, 385 road accidents took place involving PMPML buses with 237 caused by buses operated by private contractors. (HT FILE)

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Published on Jun 21, 2025 09:36 AM IST

PMPML stares at ₹3,863.1 cr operational loss

Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) has reported cumulative operational loss of ₹3,863.1 crore over the last 10 years. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

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Published on Jun 04, 2025 09:16 AM IST

PMPML to implement revised fare structure from June 1

The Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) has announced the implementation of revised fare structure from June 1, 2025. (HT)

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Published on May 31, 2025 06:30 AM IST

PMPML revises fare structure, introduces 11-stage system

The decision was approved by PMPML’s board of directors on Tuesday, in line with a directive from the Maharashtra government and will be implemented from Wednesday. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Published on May 14, 2025 09:40 AM IST

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

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

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

Pune district guardian minister Ajit Pawar has instructed the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) to give ₹150 crore and ₹100 crore. (HT)

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Published on Apr 29, 2025 05:52 AM IST

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. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

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Published on Apr 22, 2025 09:30 AM IST

PMPML to set up charging stations for private vehicles

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

123 new PMPML buses withdrawn from service

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

Over 2 crore drop in ridership hits PMPML hard

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

PMPML to deploy 25% CNG buses at e-depots

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

46 PMPML buses to be scrapped in a month

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

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

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

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. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

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Published on Mar 07, 2025 09:26 AM IST

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. (HT FILE (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

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Published on Mar 05, 2025 10:28 AM IST

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

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

Amid rising PMPML losses, PMC and PCMC face the heat

The PMC’s annual revenue is reaching up to ₹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

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