Congress Challenges PMPML's Bus Purchase Decision in Pune
Cong opposes PMPML bus purchase, threatens legal challenge
Hindustan Times
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Prashant Jagtap, a Congress leader in Pune, opposes the PMPML's plan to purchase 1,000 dual-door buses, citing inflated costs and questioning the necessity given the dismantling of BRTS corridors. He plans to challenge the decision legally after the standing committee approved the funding.
- 01Congress leader Prashant Jagtap opposes the PMPML's bus purchase due to inflated costs.
- 02The proposal involves buying 1,000 buses with dual doors, which Jagtap argues are unnecessary.
- 03Jagtap highlights that dual-door buses reduce seating capacity and increase costs by over ₹6 lakh (approximately $7,200 USD) per bus.
- 04The PMPML board approved the purchase, and the standing committee's role was limited to fund release.
- 05Jagtap intends to take legal action against the decision once he receives the official meeting minutes.
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Prashant Jagtap, a Congress leader and member of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) standing committee, has voiced strong opposition to the proposed purchase of 1,000 buses by the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML). He argues that the dual-door buses, which are designed for bus rapid transit system (BRTS) routes, are unnecessary given that the PMC is currently dismantling existing BRTS corridors without plans for expansion. Jagtap claims that this procurement will not only reduce seating capacity but also add over ₹6 lakh (approximately $7,200 USD) to the cost per bus compared to standard models, representing a double loss for the public. Despite his objections, the standing committee approved the funding, stating that the decision had already been made by the PMPML board. Jagtap plans to challenge this decision in court once he receives the official minutes of the meeting.
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This decision could affect public transportation costs and the quality of service for commuters in Pune.
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