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Four hikes in less than five years take Pune auto fare from rRs.r18 to rRs.r30

India, Aug. 5 -- Beginning September 1, autorickshaw travel across Pune district, including Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, is set to get costlier after the regional transport authority (RTA) approved a fr... Read More


76% of citizens back penalties for driver app taxi ride cancellations

India, Aug. 4 -- A recent nationwide survey found strong public support for stricter regulations to curb arbitrary cancellations by app-based taxi drivers, with 76% of respondents favouring penalties ... Read More


Bharat Taxi launched in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad

India, Aug. 3 -- In what is billed to eliminate surge pricing and arbitrary fare hikes, a new government-backed, app-based, transport option has been launched last week for commuters in Pune and Pimpr... Read More


MSRTC Pune launches out-of-state tourism bus service

India, Aug. 3 -- The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) Pune division launched a series of out-of-state tourism bus tours covering popular destinations across Telangana, Gujarat and ... Read More


PMPML leases vacant depot spaces to raise revenue

India, Aug. 1 -- Pune - Grappling with mounting financial losses and an annual subsidy requirement of nearly Rs.800 crore, the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd (PMPML) has initiated a major no... Read More


Strict action ordered over RTO fitness certificate lapses

India, Aug. 1 -- Pune - The state transport department Friday ordered a detailed inquiry into serious irregularities in the issuance of vehicle fitness certificates under form 38A of the Motor Vehicl... Read More


Maha directs aggregator firms to complete registration by Sept 1

India, July 31 -- As part of the efforts to regulate app-based passenger transport services in Maharashtra, all aggregator companies operating in the state have been directed to complete their registr... Read More


CNG crisis: Low pressure triggers long queues, dealers seek urgent MNGL action

India, July 31 -- CNG (compressed natural gas) users across Pune have been facing long queues, traffic congestion and extended waiting times at fuel stations for over a month due to persistent low gas... Read More


PMPML targets underperforming buses, conductors under lens

India, July 29 -- Apart from tightening checks on ticketing practices and conductors found depositing less cash than actual collections, the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) has now... Read More


Heavy rains cost MSRTC Pune rRs.r2.5 crore

India, July 29 -- The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) Pune division has suffered an estimated revenue loss of around Rs.2.5 crore in July due to widespread disruption to its bus o... Read More