Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Pune's Raatrani Night Buses Earn Over ₹28 Lakh, Expansion Planned
Imagine you're traveling late at night and need a way to get around Pune.
Public buses called 'Raatrani' are like a special night-time taxi service for the city.
They started running two years ago to help people who arrive by bus or train when it's dark.
Many people find these buses cheaper than regular taxis or auto-rickshaws.
In just four months, these night buses have made a lot of money, over 28 lakh rupees!
Because they are so popular, the bus company plans to add more routes, including one to a place called Wagholi.
PMPML's 'Raatrani' night bus service has been running for two years in Pune.
The service aims to provide affordable and safe overnight transport for late travellers.
In the last four months, the 'Raatrani' buses have earned over ₹28 lakh.
The highest earnings came from the Katraj to Pune Railway Station route.
PMPML plans to expand the 'Raatrani' service, starting with a route from Pune Railway Station to Wagholi.
- Who
- Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML)
- What
- The 'Raatrani' night bus service has earned over ₹28 Lakh in four months and plans to expand.
- When
- The service has been running for two years, with earnings reported for the last four months.
- Where
- Pune region
- Why
- To provide affordable and safe overnight connectivity for late travellers arriving or travelling during the night, as auto-rickshaws and cabs are often more expensive.
- Operator
- Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML)
- Service Name
- Raatrani
- Service Duration
- 2 years
- Total Earnings (Last 4 Months)
- Over ₹28 Lakh
- Key Routes & Earnings
- Katraj to Pune Railway Station: ₹6,06,021; Katraj to Shivajinagar: ₹5,85,043; Nigdi to Pune Railway Station: ₹5,16,179; Pune Railway Station to NDA Gate: ₹4,78,269; Hadapsar to Pune Railway Station: ₹4,03,743; Hadapsar to Swargate: ₹2,44,367
- Planned Expansion
- Pune Railway Station to Wagholi