In a video from Pune, a Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) bus driver, Balu Gaikwad, earned praise for teaching a negligent car driver a lesson. The incident took place when the car entered from the wrong side, blocking the bus’s path at a signal and causing a traffic jam. Gaikwad, who works at the Bhekarainagar depot of PMPML, quickly acted by making the car driver reverse the entire stretch, allowing the bus to pass. When asked by a bystander what happened, Gaikwad responded,

A Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) bus caught fire near the Agriculture College in Shivajinagar on Friday (11th July), causing panic in the area. No injuries or casualties were reported in the incident. According to the information received, as soon as the bus caught fire, alert locals quickly rushed to the spot and attempted to douse the fire using available fire extinguishers. The fire brigade arrived promptly and brought the blaze under control within a short time. While th

About 80 contract drivers of Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) stationed at the Annabhau Sathe Bus Terminal in Bhakti-Shakti Chowk, Nigdi, went on strike on Friday morning. The drivers stopped work after their contractors declined to meet their demand for higher wages. Wage Dispute with Travel Time Company The affected drivers are employed by Travel Time, one of several private companies operating PMPML’s electric bus fleet, which includes 490 buses citywide. Drivers currently