India, July 25 -- Pune Metro has launched a special initiative to encourage public transport usage among students by offering the 'One Pune Student Pass Card (KYC)' free of charge from July 25 to September 15, 2025. The offer aims to coincide with the start of the new academic year for schools and colleges in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad.

Normally priced at Rs.118 ( Rs.100 + Rs.18 GST), the pass will be available at no cost, though a minimum top-up of Rs.200 is required at the time of issuance. The full Rs.200 will be credited to the card as usable balance, with no deductions or extra charges.

The offer is open to all students up to the graduation level. For students under 18, the card will be issued in the name of a parent or guardian, su...