Archive · 22 Aug 2025
PMPML Contract Drivers Strike in Pune Over Pay Disagreement
Contract drivers for electric buses in Pune are on strike because they want more money.
They currently get paid about Rs 650 per day, but they want at least Rs 1,000 due to the high cost of living.
They say their current pay isn't enough to cover their expenses.
The drivers are employed by a company called Travel Time, which has not yet agreed to their demands.
Because of the strike, fewer electric buses are running, which has affected commuters who rely on them for travel.
Contract drivers for PMPML in Nigdi, Pimpri-Chinchwad, are protesting for better pay.
Approximately 80 drivers from the Annabhau Sathe Bus Terminal are participating in the strike since Friday morning.
The drivers, employed by the Travel Time company, currently receive Rs 650 per day for 8 hours of duty.
Drivers demand a salary increase to at least Rs 30,000 per month, or Rs 1,000 per day, due to rising expenses.
PMPML has adjusted with other drivers, but commuters noted a lack of electric buses on routes.
- Who
- Approximately 80 contract drivers.
- What
- Contract drivers are protesting and not working.
- When
- The protest began Friday morning.
- Where
- Nigdi Depot in Pimpri-Chinchwad.
- Why
- Drivers demand better pay.
Drivers
Travel Time and PMPML
Wages
Drivers
Drivers demand a wage increase to meet rising living costs and match the pay of other contractors.
Travel Time and PMPML
The contractors initially offered a salary, which was not up to the expectation of the drivers.
- Company
- Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML)
- Location
- Nigdi, Pimpri-Chinchwad
- Drivers Involved
- Approximately 80
- Cause of Protest
- Wage dispute
- Current Pay
- Rs 650 per day
- Demanded Pay
- Rs 1,000 per day or Rs 30,000 monthly
- Contractor
- Travel Time
