Why BRT failed in Pune?

Some of the reasons for the BRTS project not working out are beyond PMC and PMPML, like the ongoing Metro work near BRTS stretches. But, pointed out activists, neither adequate staff nor infrastructure had been put in place by the civic body and the transport body to ensure smooth plying of buses on BRTS stretches.

How many people travel by bus in Pune?

While 10.89 lakh people on average rode in PMPML buses in 2018, 54,000 fewer passengers used public transport buses last year.

How many buses are there in Pune?

PMPML has a fleet of 1450 buses maintained at 13 depots. However due to several buses being in disrepair, only 1277 buses are operational and ferry c. 900,000 passengers every day.

How many bus stands in Pune?

The Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) and the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation are the two major Government bodies running buses in and around the city of Pune. The city has 11 bus depots and 3,278 bus stands from where one can avail the buses.

Is ST buses running in Pune?

MSRTC is to resume bus operations on major routes like Kolhapur, Aurangabad, Solapur, Mumbai and Pune from Thursday, 19th November onwards. MSRTC buses from Pune have started operating to all districts.

Does Pune have local trains?

Pune Suburban Railway, (Marathi: पुणे उपनगरीय रेल्वे) also known as Pune Local, is a suburban rail system connecting Pune to its suburbs and neighboring villages in Pune District, Maharashtra. 18 trains operate on Pune Junction–Lonavala route and 5 trains operate on Pune Junction–Talegaon route.

Which is the biggest bus stand in Maharashtra?

Swargate bus station