Archive · 8 Sep 2026
PMPML Launches Citywide Crackdown On Buses With Open Doors
PMPML has started checking buses across Pune for open doors.
Bus doors must stay closed while the bus is moving.
This rule applies to buses owned or hired by PMPML and to BRT buses.
The action began after a student fell from a moving bus on August 24.
The student later died.
Drivers and conductors who break the rule may face action.
Depot managers must also check that buses are safe before they leave.
PMPML says it will continue inspections and repair broken doors quickly.
PMPML has begun citywide inspections of buses operating with open doors.
The drive follows the August 24 death of a student who fell from a moving bus on Sinhagad Road.
Drivers and conductors violating door-safety rules may face action.
Depot managers must ensure buses follow safety instructions, while faulty doors are being repaired urgently.
Officials said no bus with an open door was found on city roads on the first enforcement day.
- Who
- The Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd (PMPML), including its drivers, conductors, and depot managers.
- What
- PMPML launched a citywide enforcement drive requiring bus doors to remain closed while vehicles are moving.
- When
- The drive began after an August 24 incident; officials reported results from its first day of enforcement.
- Where
- Across Pune city routes, including buses operating on BRT routes.
- Why
- The action followed the death of a student who fell from a moving PMPML bus with an open door.
- Transport body
- Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd (PMPML)
- Safety rule
- All bus doors must remain closed while the vehicle is in motion.
- Triggering incident
- A student fell from a moving bus on August 24 and later died.
- Inspection scope
- PMPML-owned and hired buses, including BRT buses.
- Enforcement
- Drivers and conductors violating the rules may face action.
- Management responsibility
- Depot managers must ensure buses follow the safety norms.
- First-day result
- Officials said no bus with an open door was found on city roads.