Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Pune's PMPML Faces Breakdowns and Fare Hikes Amidst Passenger Concerns
Pune's public buses, PMPML, are having a tough time with many buses breaking down.
They also made the bus fares more expensive, which upset many people.
Passengers are worried because they now have to pay more money, but the buses are still breaking down a lot.
The bus company says the fare increase was needed because they've been losing a lot of money.
Some people think the company should fix the buses first before raising prices.
PMPML recorded its worst May in three years with 1,971 bus breakdowns.
A fare increase, with minimum ticket prices rising from Rs 5 to Rs 10, was implemented.
Passengers express concern over increased commuting costs due to the fare hike.
PMP Pravasi Manch plans to meet with the Collector to discuss the fare hike.
PMPML suffered losses of over Rs 706 crore in the last financial year.
- Who
- PMPML, passengers, and local residents.
- What
- PMPML experienced a rise in bus breakdowns and implemented a fare increase.
- When
- Fare hike took effect from June 1.
- Where
- Pune.
- Why
- PMPML increased fares to address operational losses and breakdowns.
Passengers
PMPML
Fare Hike Justification
Passengers
Fare increase is unfair due to frequent breakdowns.
PMPML
PMPML states the hike is necessary to cover operational losses.
- May Breakdowns
- 1,971
- May 2024 Breakdowns
- 1,971
- May 2023 Breakdowns
- 1,901
- May 2022 Breakdowns
- 1,024
- Minimum Fare Increase
- Rs 5 to Rs 10
- FY Loss
- Rs 706 crore
- Total Losses 2014-2024
- Rs 3,863 crore