India, April 22 -- In a major development for Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML), it has been decided that along with drivers, conductors too will now be hired on a contractual basis. The move is part of PMPML's plan to induct 400 buses on a rental basis. To manage these buses efficiently, 1,000 drivers and 1,000 conductors will be brought into service through private contractors.

Until now, drivers were being provided along with the buses by contractors whereas conductors were being appointed directly by PMPML through internal recruitment processes. However, the administration has now decided to outsource the recruitment of conductors as well, marking a significant shift in policy.

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