Archive · 3 Aug 2026
PMPML Adds 500 CNG Buses with Fire‑Suppression System
PMPML, Pune’s bus company, is getting 500 new buses that run on compressed natural gas.
These buses have a special safety system that can put out a fire automatically if something goes wrong in the engine.
The buses are being built by Ashok Leyland and will be delivered in two batches over the next few months.
PMPML’s boss, Mahesh Awhad, said the buses are almost ready and will start production soon.
The new buses will help more people travel safely around Pune.
PMPML will add 500 new CNG buses with automatic fire suppression.
Buses are built on Ashok Leyland 12‑metre CNG chassis.
Prototype inspected by CIRT and PMPML technical team; minor changes requested.
Contracts awarded to Travel Time and Anthony for supply.
All 500 buses expected operational within 5–6 months.
- Who
- Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) and its Chairman Mahesh Awhad
- What
- Inducting 500 new CNG buses equipped with an automatic fire suppression system
- When
- Production to begin soon; all buses expected operational within 5–6 months
- Where
- Pune, India
- Why
- To expand the city’s public transport fleet and enhance passenger safety
- Number of buses
- 500
- Fuel type
- CNG
- Safety system
- Automatic fire suppression
- Delivery timeline
- 5–6 months
- Manufacturer
- Ashok Leyland
- Contractors
- Travel Time and Anthony