Soon, 20 double-decker ebuses to run on Pune roads

The Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) is adding 20 electric double-decker buses to its fleet of the city’s public transport system. This initiative is part of a larger plan to enhance the city’s public transportation, which includes the procurement of 100 electric buses, 20 of which will be double-decker models. 

As per the information given by the PMPML administration, the transport body has approved to purchase 20 new electric double-decker buses for Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad city. These buses would be run on a contract basis and both the municipal corporations would fund it.  

PMPML has started the process of procuring and operating electric double-decker buses and has finalized 40 routes on which these buses will ply in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad areas. Road conditions and passenger response were considered when selecting the route. 

Details of the Double Decker Ebuses

• The new double-decker buses will be electric and air-conditioned.
• The use of better-quality suspension in the bus will make the journey of the passengers comfortable. Along with this, digital tickets can be issued on the new buses. The look of the new bus will be similar to the double-decker buses running in London.
• In a double-decker bus, the passenger capacity is up to 70, while 40 passengers will be able to travel standing up.
• The price of this double-decker bus is 2 crore rupees and since the height is 14 feet 4 inches, even the metro station will not be a hindrance.

“These double-decker buses will not run on BRTS routes due to changes in their height and design. These new buses are 14 feet and four inches high and have a seating capacity of 70 passengers and a standing capacity of 40 passengers. The average cost of each bus is ₹2 crore.