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pune mahanagar parivahan mahamandal limited news

Hadapsar station faces heat over lack of facilities, bus connectivity

Hadapsar station faces heat over lack of facilities, bus connectivity
Published on May 22, 2026 04:54 am IST

Double-decker bus project in Pune back under review

Double-decker bus project in Pune back under review
Published on Apr 03, 2026 07:18 am IST

Faster charging system to cut PMPML bus breakdowns

According to officials, it currently takes nearly five hours to fully charge an e-bus using AC chargers. (FILE)
Published on Mar 31, 2026 11:50 pm IST

Route revamp, feeder focus, PMPML’s plan under new CMD

The administration has begun working on a comprehensive route rationalisation plan to enhance connectivity, cut down overlapping routes (HT)
Published on Mar 25, 2026 04:34 am IST

Opening event of cycling race throws Pune city out of whack

With both public and private transport restricted across key city corridors, Punekars faced considerable inconvenience throughout the day. (HT FILE)
Published on Jan 20, 2026 07:22 am IST

No bus services to Koregaon Bhima on Jan. 1 if 6 crore in pending bills not paid: PMPML

Despite repeated reminders issued by the PMPML, the dues have not been cleared. (HT)
Published on Nov 17, 2025 06:12 am IST

PMPML uncovers data misuse by contract mktg. executives, lodges FIR at Swargate police station

While the systems adopted by the PMPML considerably enhanced passenger convenience, over time, the public transport body noticed irregularities, including a decline in revenue and technical glitches in the software systems. (HT)
Published on Nov 11, 2025 11:40 am IST

Over 150 PMPML buses off road due to spare parts shortage

The public transport utility runs 2,050 buses, including 765 of its fleet and 1,285 operated through private contractors. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Oct 07, 2025 03:02 am IST

PMPML urges civic body to allot spaces for bus depots

PMPML urges civic body to allot spaces for bus depots. REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE (Pratham Gokhale/HT PHOTO)
Published on Sept 29, 2025 03:22 am IST

PMPML carries out maiden trial run of new double-decker bus

The state-of-the-art bus was brought in from Chennai-based company, ‘Switch’ and tested on the busy Hinjewadi Information Technology (IT) Park route, which is among the city’s corridors with the highest commuter demand. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT)
Published on Sept 17, 2025 03:50 am IST

PMPML imposes 55 crore fine on Olectra Greentech

n the past 45 days alone, as many as 45 e-buses have suffered breakdowns due to battery issues, forcing PMPML to reduce the frequency of scheduled services. (HT FILE)
Published on Sept 15, 2025 06:28 am IST

PMPML fines private contractors 13.48 crore for trip cancellations & bus breakdowns

A total of 40,270 bus trips were cancelled during the same period and the PMPML imposed 10.96 crore in penalties for these disruptions. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Jul 26, 2025 05:46 am IST

New, circular bus service set to begin next week in Chakan MIDC

This heavy dependence on private transport has led to increased traffic congestion on the roads. (HT)
Published on Jul 21, 2025 07:30 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))
Published on Jun 04, 2025 09:16 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))
Published on Apr 22, 2025 09:30 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)
Published on Mar 27, 2025 06:18 am IST

Prepare Purandar airport connectivity plan from Ahmednagar, Satara highways: CM

Land for proposed Purandar airport. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Feb 14, 2025 06:00 am IST

PMRDA handovers three land parcels to PMPML to develop depots

PMPML currently operates 503 buses on 122 routes in the PMRDA region. The PMPML had requested three land parcels from the PMRDA administration for its services.  (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Jan 03, 2025 08:36 am IST

PMPML suspends seven conductors, one driver in July

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)
Updated on Aug 09, 2024 05:38 am IST

Office goers caught unawares as PMPML workers call sudden strike

At around 3 pm, the strike was called off after the PMPML administration gave an assurance letter to the protesting workers about their demands. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jul 30, 2024 07:50 am IST

PMPML to add 20 e-double-decker buses to its fleet

The transport body has started the process of procuring and operating electric double-decker buses and has finalised 40 routes on which these buses will ply in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad areas. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 05:44 am IST

Pune: Ashish Yerekar is new PMPML CMD

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)
Updated on Jul 02, 2024 08:28 am IST

PMPML to remove unused buses at Aundh stand

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)
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 07:48 am IST

PMC to purchase 500 new buses

PMPML plans to develop Sutarwadi and Nigdi bus stops on build-operate-transfer basis, erect e-charging stations at all stops and install CCTV camera facility. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Mar 07, 2024 10:51 pm IST

PMPML, Pune Metro to start single ticket system

Sanjay Kolte, PMPML chairman and managing director, discussed with the metro officials and it has been decided to merge the metro and PMPML ticketing system and provide better service to commuters. (HT FILE)
Published on Mar 01, 2024 10:32 pm IST

PMPML in talks with ARAI to introduce Hydrogen as alternative fuel

The central government is making efforts at various levels to reduce dependence on petrol and diesel. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jan 29, 2024 06:06 am IST

Pillion rider dies as PMPML bus hits two-wheeler

The accident took place on the BRT track near Deccan College on Sunday. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Dec 05, 2023 05:18 am IST

Facing financial crisis, PMPML begins auction of 16 prime properties

For the past 10 years, the PMPML has been facing a paucity of funds amid the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) refusing to bail it out. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Nov 28, 2023 05:10 am IST

PMPML pulls out all stops to woo passengers

Around 17 routes in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, and Pune rural - closed down in the past by the PMPML due to Covid-19 or poor response - have been reopened on public demand. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Sept 01, 2023 10:25 pm IST

PMPML bus rams into JCB at Chandani Chowk after driver loses control over steering

On August 1, as many as twenty-nine persons including eight women, sustained injuries after two buses operated by the PMPML collided head-on with each other on the Pune-Ahmednagar Road on the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) lane. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Aug 27, 2023 10:36 pm IST