Pune: PMPML Begins Bus Operations On Newly Developed Nigdi Transport Nagar–Mukai Chowk BRT Corridor
Pune: PMPML Begins Bus Operations On Newly Developed Nigdi Transport Nagar–Mukai Chowk BRT Corridor
Pune, November 24, 2025: The Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd. (PMPML) has officially started bus services on the newly developed Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor between Nigdi Transport Nagar and Mukai Chowk from November 22, 2025. The route has been developed by the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) to provide faster and smoother public transport connectivity.
According to PMPML, multiple routes are now operational on this stretch. Details of the bus routes, depots and fleet allocation are as follows:
| Sr. No. | Route No. | From | To | Buses Deployed | Depot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303 | Nigdi | Akurdi Railway Station | 03 | Nigdi |
| 2 | 303A | Nigdi | Gahunje | 01 | Nigdi |
| 3 | 319 | Nigdi | Pimple Gurav | 02 | Nigdi |
| 4 | 375 | Nigdi | Eternity Company, Hinjawadi Phase 3 | 02 | Maan |
| 5 | 365 | Nigdi | Mukai Chowk | 02 | Nigdi |
| 6 | 367 | Bhosari | Mukai Chowk | 06 | Bhosari |
Total Buses Deployed: 16
PMPML stated that the BRT lane enables quicker and congestion-free travel, helping passengers save time while also reducing traffic congestion and accident risks. Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal corporations have jointly developed these dedicated lanes to streamline public transport movement.
PCMC has completed the development of the BRT stretch between Nigdi Transport Nagar and Mukai Chowk. Following instructions from the Municipal Commissioner, PMPML initiated bus operations on this corridor starting November 22, 2025. As the number of passengers increases, the fleet operating on this route will be expanded accordingly, PMPML Chairman and Managing Director Pankaj Deore said.
PMPML has appealed to passengers, students, women, workers and daily commuters to take advantage of the newly launched services. The transport authority also urged citizens not to use private vehicles inside the dedicated BRT lanes.
— Chief Transport Manager (Operations), PMPML
