Pune: PMPML To Deploy 1,056 Buses For PMC And PCMC Elections; Regular Services To Be Affected On January 14–15
Pune: PMPML To Deploy 1,056 Buses For PMC And PCMC Elections; Regular Services To Be Affected On January 14–15
Pune, January 12, 2026: The Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) has made special transport arrangements for the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) general elections scheduled in 2026, deploying a total of 1,056 buses for election-related duties.
As per an official press release issued by PMPML, the Pune Municipal Corporation has sought 642 buses, while the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation has requisitioned 414 buses. In response, PMPML has planned to provide all the requested buses in line with the election schedule.
The buses will be deployed during:
- January 14, 2026 (morning shift)
- January 15, 2026 (afternoon shift)
PMPML has cautioned that due to the large number of buses being diverted for election duty, regular bus services in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, nearby suburban areas, and within the PMRDA limits will operate with reduced frequency on these days.
Commuters are likely to face temporary inconvenience, and passengers have been advised to plan their travel accordingly. PMPML has appealed to citizens to take note of the changes and extend their cooperation to the public transport authority.
