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.