Pune Metro Launches New Feeder Bus Service to Enhance Commuter Connectivity
Pune Metro starts new feeder bus service between PCMC station and Kalewadi Phata
Hindustan Times
Image: Hindustan Times
Pune Metro has introduced a new feeder bus service, Metro Feeder Bus Route No 31, connecting PCMC Metro Station to Kalewadi Phata. This initiative aims to improve first and last mile connectivity for commuters in densely populated areas, offering affordable fares between ₹10 and ₹20.
- 01New feeder bus service launched between PCMC Metro Station and Kalewadi Phata.
- 02Service connects key areas like Vijay Nagar and Jyotiba Nagar to the metro network.
- 03Fares range from ₹10 to ₹20, making it affordable for daily commuters.
- 04Aims to reduce traffic congestion and pollution in Pune.
- 05Pune Metro operates 83 feeder buses on 23 routes across 10 stations.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Pune Metro, in partnership with Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML), has launched a new feeder bus service, Metro Feeder Bus Route No 31, to enhance first and last mile connectivity for metro commuters. This service connects the PCMC Metro Station to Kalewadi Phata, serving densely populated neighborhoods such as Vijay Nagar, Tapkir Nagar, Shrinagar, Dhangarbaba area, and Jyotiba Nagar. Key locations like MM School and Jijamata Hospital are also included in the route, catering to students and office-goers. The fare for this service is set between ₹10 and ₹20, making it an economical choice for daily commuters. Shravan Hardikar, managing director of Maha Metro, emphasized that the initiative aims to reduce reliance on private vehicles, thereby alleviating traffic congestion and lowering pollution levels in Pune. Currently, Pune Metro operates 83 feeder buses across 23 routes at 10 metro stations.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
This new service will provide a cost-effective and efficient transport option for residents, reducing traffic congestion and pollution in the area.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
Do you think the new feeder bus service will improve commuting in Pune?
Connecting to poll...
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.




