India, Nov. 17 -- Two PMPML buses caught fire in separate incidents on Sunday in Pimpri-Chinchwad, sparking serious concerns about the safety and upkeep of the city's public transport system.

The first fire broke out around 11:40 AM when a PMPML bus, en route from Pimpri to Bhosari with 15 passengers aboard, started emitting smoke from its engine near Lokhande Kamgar Bhavan. The driver acted quickly, noticing the smoke, opening the doors, and alerting the passengers. Thanks to his prompt response, everyone was evacuated safely before the fire spread further.

The second incident occurred around 6 PM near Kalewadi Phata, when a bus travelling from Pune to Dange Chowk suddenly caught fire. Eyewitnesses reported that the blaze began in the ...