Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Pune Commuters Slam PMPML Fare Hike Amid Service Concerns
Pune's public bus service, PMPML, increased fares recently, saying it needed money to improve buses.
However, people are angry because the buses are still dirty, ACs don't work, and buses don't come often.
Some commuters now pay much more, but they don't see any improvements.
PMPML says that the number of passengers has not decreased since the fare hike.
There's also a shortage of buses.
Plus, buses often break down, leaving passengers stranded.
People think they are not getting their money’s worth.
Pune's PMPML increased bus fares on June 1, 2024.
Commuters are unhappy, reporting no improvements in service despite the fare hike.
Common complaints include unclean buses, broken ACs, and infrequent service.
PMPML officials cite increased operational costs as the reason for the fare hike.
Commuters are concerned about the value of the increased fares and lack of service improvements.
- Who
- Pune commuters and the PMPML transport body.
- What
- PMPML increased bus fares, leading to commuter dissatisfaction.
- When
- The fare hike was implemented on June 1, 2024.
- Where
- Pune
- Why
- PMPML stated the fare hike was necessary to manage increased operating costs.
Commuters
PMPML
Fare Hike Justification
Commuters
Commuters feel the fare hike is unwarranted, with no improvements in service quality, efficiency, or bus frequency.
PMPML
PMPML increased fares to improve service, but commuters are yet to see improvements.
- Location
- Pune
- Fare Hike Implementation
- June 1, 2024
- Minimum fare post-hike
- Rs 20 (for 5km)
- Commuter Complaints
- Unclean buses, non-functional ACs, infrequent service
- Revenue Increase on First Day
- Rs 55 lakh on the first day
- Monthly Breakdown Count
- Around 300-600 per month