India, Dec. 29 -- With the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) set to add around 2,500 new buses to its fleet by April-May 2026, the administration has initiated a comprehensive review and restructuring of bus routes and trip frequencies to strengthen public transport services across Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad and the larger Pune Metropolitan Region (PMR). Following the review, the number of routes is expected to increase to around 494 from the current 394. The increase in number of routes will substantially improve connectivity and convenience for commuters. The expansion will enable the PMPML to reach underserved suburban pockets and rapidly growing areas on the city's outskirts, thereby widening the footprint of the public ...