In a significant move to enhance safety and convenience for women commuters, Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) is expanding its women-only bus service from the current 14 to 33 routes starting tomorrow.
The decision comes in response to increasing demand and peak-hour congestion, supported by a data-driven analysis of travel patterns. The new routes have been strategically selected to connect key residential zones with commercial centers, educational institutions, and transport hubs.
PMPML Chairperson Deepa Mudhol Munde launched the initiative earlier to improve the travel experience for women and promote a sense of security. Given the overwhelming public response, the service is now being scaled up.
The PMPML administration has also assured that it will continue prioritizing passenger safety and ensure that these dedicated services are well-maintained and efficiently operated to avoid inconvenience.
These special buses, exclusively for women, will operate during peak hours i.e. mornings between 8 am and 9:45 am, and evenings between 6 pm and 6:40 pm to ensure a safer and more comfortable travel experience.
2 A - Katraj-Shivaji Nagar,
13 - Upper Depot-Shivajinagar
15 - Bhekrai Nagar-Dhayari
29- Swargate-Alandi
35 - Manapa Bhavan-Mukai Chowk
38 - Dhankawadi-N.T.Wadi
114 - Mhalunge Village-Municipal Bhavan
140 - Upper Depot-Pune Station 9.20 am,
148 - Shewalewadi-Pimpale Gurav
149 - Hadapsar-Nigdi
158 - Municipal Bhavan-Lohgaon
165 - Municipal Building-Vadgaon Sheri
167 - Bhekrai Nagar-Wagholi
188 - Hadapsar-Katraj
291 - Hadapsar-Katraj
301 - Shewalewadi- Katraj
302 - Bhosari-Pimpri village
304 - Bhosari-Chinchwad Village
324 - Bhosari-Hinjewadi (Maan Phase 3)