Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Pune Transit Hub Needed; Traffic Warden Allegedly Demands Bribe
Commuters in Pune are asking for a new transit hub because they have to wait for buses on the side of busy highways.
It is unsafe and causes traffic.
In a separate incident, a traffic warden on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway asked a luxury bus for money to pass through.
The passengers got angry and beat him up when they found he had taken the money, and officials are now investigating.
Commuters are calling for a transit hub in Balewadi due to long waits and unsafe bus stops.
Passengers currently wait on highways, facing traffic and weather issues.
A transit hub at Balewadi could improve safety and ease traffic congestion.
A traffic warden allegedly demanded a bribe from a luxury bus on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.
Passengers beat the warden after he was found with the demanded money.
- Who
- Commuters, traffic warden, and bus passengers.
- What
- Commuters are calling for a transit hub in Balewadi, and a traffic warden was allegedly involved in a bribery incident.
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- Pune and Mumbai-Pune Expressway
- Why
- To improve commuter safety and convenience, and because of alleged corruption.
Citizens & Commuters
Traffic Warden
Need for Better Transportation
Citizens & Commuters
Demand for safe and convenient transit hubs
Traffic Warden
N/A
Accountability for Traffic Warden
Citizens & Commuters
Demand action against corrupt officials.
Traffic Warden
N/A
- Location
- Pune, Mumbai-Pune Expressway
- Issue 1
- Transit hub for commuters
- Issue 2
- Traffic warden bribery
- Involved
- Commuters, traffic warden, and bus passengers
- Action
- Passengers beat warden, authorities investigating
Sources
PMPML Bus Driver Goes Rogue; Drifts Into Wrong Direction To Avoid Weekend Traffic On Mumbai-Pune Highway (VIDEO)
VIDEO: Traffic Warden Demands 'Entry Fee' From Luxury Bus On Mumbai-Pune Expressway; Beaten by Passengers