Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Pune Buses Cost More Than Metro After Fare Hike
Imagine you need to get across town.
The buses in Pune just got more expensive, and now they cost more than the Metro train for the same trip!
This is because the bus company raised prices.
People are worried because it makes it harder to afford to get around.
Some folks are upset about the bus fare hike, and wonder why the bus is more expensive than the Metro.
The bus company says the higher prices are due to increases in costs like fuel and paying the people who work there.
However, others are saying that it doesn't make sense that the bus, which isn't as nice, costs more than the train.
Pune's bus fares have increased by 35%, making them more expensive than the Metro for some routes.
The Pune Metro's fares range from Rs 10 to Rs 35, while bus fares are now up to Rs 120.
A PCMC to Swargate journey costs Rs 27 on the Metro (with discount) and Rs 40 by bus.
Public transport experts and commuters express concern over the high bus fares.
PMPML officials state fare increases are due to rising costs like CNG and salaries.
- Who
- Commuters, public transport experts, and PMPML officials
- What
- Bus fares in Pune are now more expensive than Metro fares for some routes.
- When
- The bus fare increase took effect in June.
- Where
- Pune, India
- Why
- Increased bus fares due to rising operational costs.
Commuters
PMPML Officials
Fare Affordability
Commuters
Express frustration over high bus fares, especially for frequent trips.
PMPML Officials
PMPML defends the fare increase due to higher operational costs like CNG and salaries.
- Bus Fare Increase
- 35%
- Metro Fare (Max)
- Rs 35
- Bus Fare (Max)
- Rs 120
- PCMC to Swargate (Metro)
- Rs 27 (with online discount)
- PCMC to Swargate (Bus)
- Rs 40
- Daily Bus Passengers
- 10 lakh+
- Daily Metro Passengers
- 1.5 lakh+