India, Jan. 3 -- The Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) on Friday, January 2, 2026, served notice to Pune-based social media influencer Atharva Sudame for allegedly filming female passengers inside a PMPML bus without permission, and sharing the video on social media platforms. Sudame has been directed to submit a written explanation within seven days, and remove the video immediately. The PMPML has warned that failure to comply will invite legal action under prevailing laws and regulations.

According to the PMPML, Sudame carried out the filming using PMPML-owned buses, official uniforms, e-ticketing machines, and identification badges without obtaining prior authorisation. The transport body further stated that the cont...