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Time of India
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
PMPML's new CMD tells officials to devise a plan to bring down e-bus breakdowns within a month
Pankaj Deore, the new chairman and managing director of PMPML, has directed officials to devise a plan to bring down the number of e-bus breakdowns within a month. As many as 160 e-buses, inducted into the fleet of Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd (PMPML) in 2019, have been facing multiple breakdowns, raising concern among officials of the transport utility. According to figures provided by PMPML, June recorded a total of 1,127 e-bus breakdowns. Till July 22, 961 e-bus breakdowns were recorded. The transport utility's joint managing director, Nitin Narvekar, admitted e-buses were encountering many breakdowns. "Presently, the e-bus fleet consists of 490 buses operated by private contractors. In 2019, these buses were inducted, and 160 of them joined the fleet in the first phase. These buses are facing multiple breakdowns mainly due to their degrading batteries. We are considering ways to salvage them," the official told TOI. He added that they were trying to conduct battery balancing in these buses to reduce breakdowns. "This is an option we are considering. We will be talking to all private contractors to find a way to reduce the breakdowns. Most buses belonging to private contractors are facing breakdowns. However, e-buses are a concern, and we are looking at other ways to contain the situation," the senior official said. Officials said battery balancing in EVs ensures that all the cells in the battery pack charge and discharge at the same rate, thus maximising their capacity and extending battery lifespan. "Recently, the e-bus I was travelling in suddenly stopped and then did not start. I am paying fares and want proper service. PMPML got e-buses before many other public transport utilities in the country, and it is their job to maintain them properly. The administration is still not serious about controlling the breakdowns," Keshav Rajguru, a resident of Camp said. Senior PMPML officials said Deore recently sent a letter to the Maharashtra chief secretary regarding changes in depot development plan. "The plan was announced around 2-3 years ago and involved private parties being leased land in PMPML depots for setting up commercial establishments for a period of 30 years. The same would be done under BoT (build-operate-transfer) model. The letter mentioned that the lease needed to be increased to 60 years, and only then would it attract private players, and PMPML would get non-fare revenue," another official said. Pune: Pankaj Deore, the new chairman and managing director of PMPML, has directed officials to devise a plan to bring down the number of e-bus breakdowns within a month. As many as 160 e-buses, inducted into the fleet of Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd (PMPML) in 2019, have been facing multiple breakdowns, raising concern among officials of the transport utility. According to figures provided by PMPML, June recorded a total of 1,127 e-bus breakdowns. Till July 22, 961 e-bus breakdowns were recorded. The transport utility's joint managing director, Nitin Narvekar, admitted e-buses were encountering many breakdowns. "Presently, the e-bus fleet consists of 490 buses operated by private contractors. In 2019, these buses were inducted, and 160 of them joined the fleet in the first phase. These buses are facing multiple breakdowns mainly due to their degrading batteries. We are considering ways to salvage them," the official told TOI. He added that they were trying to conduct battery balancing in these buses to reduce breakdowns. "This is an option we are considering. We will be talking to all private contractors to find a way to reduce the breakdowns. Most buses belonging to private contractors are facing breakdowns. However, e-buses are a concern, and we are looking at other ways to contain the situation," the senior official said. Officials said battery balancing in EVs ensures that all the cells in the battery pack charge and discharge at the same rate, thus maximising their capacity and extending battery lifespan. "Recently, the e-bus I was travelling in suddenly stopped and then did not start. I am paying fares and want proper service. PMPML got e-buses before many other public transport utilities in the country, and it is their job to maintain them properly. The administration is still not serious about controlling the breakdowns," Keshav Rajguru, a resident of Camp said. Senior PMPML officials said Deore recently sent a letter to the Maharashtra chief secretary regarding changes in depot development plan. "The plan was announced around 2-3 years ago and involved private parties being leased land in PMPML depots for setting up commercial establishments for a period of 30 years. The same would be done under BoT (build-operate-transfer) model. The letter mentioned that the lease needed to be increased to 60 years, and only then would it attract private players, and PMPML would get non-fare revenue," another official said.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
PMPML's new CMD tells officials to devise a plan to bring down e-bus breakdowns within a month
1 2 3 Pune: Pankaj Deore, the new chairman and managing director of PMPML, has directed officials to devise a plan to bring down the number of e-bus breakdowns within a month. As many as 160 e-buses, inducted into the fleet of Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd (PMPML) in 2019, have been facing multiple breakdowns, raising concern among officials of the transport utility. According to figures provided by PMPML, June recorded a total of 1,127 e-bus breakdowns. Till July 22, 961 e-bus breakdowns were recorded. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune The transport utility's joint managing director, Nitin Narvekar, admitted e-buses were encountering many breakdowns. "Presently, the e-bus fleet consists of 490 buses operated by private contractors. In 2019, these buses were inducted, and 160 of them joined the fleet in the first phase. These buses are facing multiple breakdowns mainly due to their degrading batteries. We are considering ways to salvage them," the official told TOI. He added that they were trying to conduct battery balancing in these buses to reduce breakdowns. "This is an option we are considering. We will be talking to all private contractors to find a way to reduce the breakdowns. Most buses belonging to private contractors are facing breakdowns. However, e-buses are a concern, and we are looking at other ways to contain the situation," the senior official said. Officials said battery balancing in EVs ensures that all the cells in the battery pack charge and discharge at the same rate, thus maximising their capacity and extending battery lifespan. "Recently, the e-bus I was travelling in suddenly stopped and then did not start. I am paying fares and want proper service. PMPML got e-buses before many other public transport utilities in the country, and it is their job to maintain them properly. The administration is still not serious about controlling the breakdowns," Keshav Rajguru, a resident of Camp said. Senior PMPML officials said Deore recently sent a letter to the Maharashtra chief secretary regarding changes in depot development plan. "The plan was announced around 2-3 years ago and involved private parties being leased land in PMPML depots for setting up commercial establishments for a period of 30 years. The same would be done under BoT (build-operate-transfer) model. The letter mentioned that the lease needed to be increased to 60 years, and only then would it attract private players, and PMPML would get non-fare revenue," another official said. Pune: Pankaj Deore, the new chairman and managing director of PMPML, has directed officials to devise a plan to bring down the number of e-bus breakdowns within a month. As many as 160 e-buses, inducted into the fleet of Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd (PMPML) in 2019, have been facing multiple breakdowns, raising concern among officials of the transport utility. According to figures provided by PMPML, June recorded a total of 1,127 e-bus breakdowns. Till July 22, 961 e-bus breakdowns were recorded. The transport utility's joint managing director, Nitin Narvekar, admitted e-buses were encountering many breakdowns. "Presently, the e-bus fleet consists of 490 buses operated by private contractors. In 2019, these buses were inducted, and 160 of them joined the fleet in the first phase. These buses are facing multiple breakdowns mainly due to their degrading batteries. We are considering ways to salvage them," the official told TOI. He added that they were trying to conduct battery balancing in these buses to reduce breakdowns. "This is an option we are considering. We will be talking to all private contractors to find a way to reduce the breakdowns. Most buses belonging to private contractors are facing breakdowns. However, e-buses are a concern, and we are looking at other ways to contain the situation," the senior official said. Officials said battery balancing in EVs ensures that all the cells in the battery pack charge and discharge at the same rate, thus maximising their capacity and extending battery lifespan. "Recently, the e-bus I was travelling in suddenly stopped and then did not start. I am paying fares and want proper service. PMPML got e-buses before many other public transport utilities in the country, and it is their job to maintain them properly. The administration is still not serious about controlling the breakdowns," Keshav Rajguru, a resident of Camp said. Senior PMPML officials said Deore recently sent a letter to the Maharashtra chief secretary regarding changes in depot development plan. "The plan was announced around 2-3 years ago and involved private parties being leased land in PMPML depots for setting up commercial establishments for a period of 30 years. The same would be done under BoT (build-operate-transfer) model. The letter mentioned that the lease needed to be increased to 60 years, and only then would it attract private players, and PMPML would get non-fare revenue," another official said.
Indian Express
18-07-2025
- General
- Indian Express
Pankaj Deore appointed as CMD of Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd
Pankaj Deore Thursday was appointed the new chairman and managing director (CMD) of the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML), the city's public transport utility, to replace Deepa Mudhol Munde before she could complete her tenure. Before being posted as PMPML chief, Deore was the chairman of the District Caste Validity Committee in Latur. Meanwhile, Munde has been posted as Commissioner, Social Welfare, Pune. Munde was appointed as the chief of PMPML in July 2024, but was transferred before completing the standard three-year tenure. Before Munde, Sachindra Pratap Singh was appointed as PMPML CMD, and was similarly transferred just three months after his appointment in October 2023. PMPML has been in a dire state for the past many years. The Indian Express reported in April this year that Pune needs 4,000 to 6,000 buses according to various studies, but has only 2,000 buses since at least 2021. An Institute for Transportation and Development Policy study highlighted that Pune requires 4,500 buses, while a Comprehensive Mobility Plan developed by the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha Metro) stated that the city needs over 6,000 buses. However, the actual numbers are much lower. In April 2022, the fleet number stood at 1,959, in February 2023, at 2,083, in February 2024 at 2,009, and in February 2025 at 1,916. In addition to this change, other officers were also transferred in the city. Trigun Kulkarni was posted as the Deputy Director General of YASHADA, Satishkumar Khadake was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Slum Rehabilitation Authority, Dnyaneshwar Khilari was appointed as the Additional Settlement Commissioner and Additional Director of Land Records, and Mahesh Patil was appointed as the Commissioner of the Tribal Research and Training Institute. Similarly, Manjiri Manolkar is now the Managing Director, Maharashtra State Farming Corporation, Sonali Mule is the Director (OBC) at Bahujan Welfare, and Gajendra Bawne has been posted as Commissioner, Ground Survey Development Agency.
