Pune : Strike Called by Drivers of A Private Contractor in PMPML Called Off
The strike initiated by contract drivers employed by a private bus contractor, which impacted electric and CNG buses operating at Kothrud, Pune station, and Wagholi depot, has been officially terminated. The contract drivers at Kothrud depot concluded their strike on Saturday.
As confirmed by PMPML (Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited), the strike was resolved at Kothrud depot on August 26, 2023, while the contract drivers at Pune Station and Wagholi depot ceased their strike on August 27, 2023.
Recognizing that the private bus contractor drivers’ strike did not disrupt PMPML’s bus services, the PMPML administration enlisted drivers from the corporation to operate private buses, ensuring minimal inconvenience to passengers.
To mitigate any potential inconvenience caused by the sudden strike of the private bus contractor’s drivers for Pune residents, extensive efforts were made to adjust the regular schedules of PMPML, including canceling the weekly holidays of officers, office staff, carriers, and drivers.
Statistics reveal that the PMPML bus services experienced limited impact due to the contract drivers’ strike from the private bus contractor between August 18 and 20, 2023:
- August 18, 2023
- Bus Route No: 1701
- Number of Passengers: 1,318,737
- Revenue Generated: Rs 187,900,047
- August 19, 2023
- Bus Route No: 1683
- Number of Passengers: 1,254,650
- Revenue Generated: Rs 177,473,324
- August 20, 2023
- Bus Route No: 1595
- Number of Passengers: 1,079,910
- Revenue Generated: Rs 152,627,747
Similarly, during the contract drivers’ strike from August 25 to 27, 2023, the impact on PMPML bus services was relatively minor:
- August 25, 2023
- Bus Route No: 1602
- Number of Passengers: 1,300,749
- Revenue Generated: Rs 178,242,220
- August 26, 2023
- Bus Route No: 1589
- Number of Passengers: 1,253,169
- Revenue Generated: Rs 170,903,356
- August 27, 2023
- Bus Route No: 1617
- Number of Passengers: 1,133,767
- Revenue Generated: Rs 153,292,292
In the meantime, PMPML’s bus services resumed on August 27, 2023. Furthermore, on August 28, 2023, a total of 1,801 buses were deployed on the route to enhance commuter convenience.
