Pune's Green Revolution: How PMPML Is Driving Into the Future with Electric Buses🔋

🔋 Pune's Green Revolution: How PMPML Is Driving Into the Future with Electric Buses

Pune’s public transport is undergoing a transformation — and leading the charge (literally) is PMPML (Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited) with its fleet of electric buses. Let’s explore this journey, how it started, where it’s going, and what lies ahead.

🚍 When Did It All Begin?

PMPML introduced its first electric buses in 2019. What began with just 25 buses has now grown into a formidable green fleet. As of 2025, PMPML operates 490 electric buses, including both 9-meter and 12-meter models.

These buses serve thousands of daily commuters while reducing the city’s carbon footprint — a vital step for sustainable urban living.

🏭 Who Manufactures Pune’s E-Buses?

PMPML’s electric buses are mainly supplied by:

• Olectra Greentech – Known for delivering over 300 electric buses to Pune, with plans to supply another 350.

• Evey Trans Pvt Ltd – They’ve secured a deal to provide up to 650 electric buses to PMPML.

These companies build the buses under a Gross Cost Contract (GCC), where the manufacturer owns and maintains the bus, while PMPML pays per kilometer operated.

📊 Total Fleet Overview

As of 2025, PMPML’s total bus fleet includes:

• 1,916 total buses

  • 490 electric buses

  • 175 diesel buses

  • 1,251 CNG buses

The future goal? Add 1,600 more buses over the next year:

• 600 more CNG buses

• 1,000 additional electric buses

This massive expansion reflects PMPML’s commitment to eco-friendly, efficient transit.

⚠️ Challenges on the Road

Despite the green initiative, there have been operational hiccups:

• In 2024 alone, 9,582 breakdowns were reported with electric buses.

• Common issues: battery discharge, air-conditioning failures, and tire punctures.

• Slow-moving traffic and improper charging cycles were major contributors.

To combat this, PMPML has launched new charging depots at Charholi and Mann, ensuring faster turnaround and more reliable service.

🔧 What’s Being Done to Improve?

PMPML is actively addressing concerns:

• New charging infrastructure

• Real-time tracking and alerts for maintenance

• Driver training on electric bus handling

• Upgraded mobile apps for passenger convenience

They're not just adding buses — they’re building a sustainable ecosystem around them.

🎯 Vision for the Future

By 2025, PMPML aims to ensure that at least 25% of its fleet is electric. That’s a bold target, but it reflects the urgency of tackling climate change, air pollution, and fossil fuel dependence.

Chairman Sanjay Kolte emphasized the agency’s focus on cleaner, quieter, and more efficient transport options for Pune’s growing population.

📢 Final Thoughts

Pune is showing India and the world that green urban transport is possible — not in the future, but right now.

PMPML’s electric bus mission is not just a transport upgrade; it's a cleaner, smarter way forward. With continued support, funding, and public trust, Pune might just become a national model for eco-friendly mobility.

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