Pune Commuters Protest Bus Fare Hike Amid Service Concerns

The Pune city bus service, PMPML, is raising fares, but many people are upset.

The minimum fare has doubled, and passes are also more expensive.

Commuters complain that the buses are often late, break down, and lack basic amenities.

The company says they need the money because their costs have gone up and they're losing money.

However, passengers believe the service should improve before the price goes up.

Some people have stopped using the buses because they feel it's not worth the cost.

Protests have been organized, with many calling the price increase unfair to regular commuters.