India, Sept. 15 -- With repeated breakdowns of electric buses (e-buses) caused by substandard batteries disrupting city transport operations, the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) has imposed a hefty Rs.55 crore fine on e-bus manufacturer, Olectra Greentech Limited.

According to the PMPML administration, repeated breakdowns not only affect commuters but also put an additional financial strain on the already lossmaking transport utility. The board of directors of PMPML reviewed the situation and decided to impose a fine on the company.

Currently, Olectra Greentech supplies a large portion of the e-bus fleet in Pune. However, the poor performance of the buses, particularly battery-related issues, has been causing frequen...