India, Feb. 9 -- Even as Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) continues to dismantle Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) corridors, Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has proposed six new dedicated bus routes in its Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP), aimed at addressing the city's traffic issues until 2050.

Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro) managing director Shravan Hardikar presented the CMP last week in the presence of deputy chief minister and guardian minister Ajit Pawar, outlining a vision for Pune's transport infrastructure over the next 30 years. The plan includes six new BRTS routes spanning 163km, alongside a 276-km metro network, with an estimated budget of Rs.1.26 lakh crore.

According to Har...