Pune Metro Hits Record High In July With ₹9 Crore Revenue, 57 Lakh Ridership

Pune Metro recorded its highest monthly figures of the year in July 2025, earning ₹9.09 crore in revenue and clocking a ridership of 57.60 lakh passengers.

The PCMC to Swargate (Purple) Line earned ₹4.09 crore and carried 25.04 lakh passengers, while the Ramwadi to Vanaz (Aqua) Line brought in ₹5.01 crore with 32.55 lakh riders.

The Pune Metro has become the first choice for commuters due to the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited's (PMPML) poor service quality, rising fares, outdated buses and increasing incidents of mobile theft.

While the Pune Metro continues to expand and offer clean, air-conditioned, timely and affordable services, PMPML buses are frequently stuck in traffic, face breakdowns, and lack even basic shelters for passengers during the rains.

Despite the numerous complaints from passengers and the issues highlighted by the media, the condition of PMPML remains unchanged, and is even deteriorating day by day.

Mahesh Deshmukh, a frequent commuter from Hinjawadi, speaking to The Free Press Journal, said, “Mobile theft cases in crowded PMPML buses and at bus stands have risen. I have lost my two mobile phones. In PMPML buses, they have been promising to install CCTV cameras for a long time. However, it hasn't materialised. The bosses are enjoying their AC rooms, but we have to suffer.”

“There are no bus shelters during rain, buses are overcrowded, and staff members are often rude. It is like we are being forced to suffer,” said Suresh Bhujbal, a senior commuter from Hadapsar.

Pallavi Jadhav, another commuter, said, “Despite over 1,700 PMPML buses running daily, the situation on the ground is grim. Of over 4,500 bus stops, barely 1,650 have shelters, and many routes are irregular or delayed. Even daily wage workers, who heavily depend on public transport, are now opting for the metro. The hike in fares and the poor condition of buses are unbearable. Metro is faster, cheaper, and does not break down.”

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