E-Bus Launch Event in Pune


Pune city is transforming rapidly under the smart city project of Government of India. Under this ambitious project, 50 e-buses have been brought in PMP’s fleet along with 50 CNG buses. The inaugural ceremony for the launch of these smart buses was graced by the presence of senior citizens and school going students who regularly use public transport.  The function was also attended by Guardian Minister of Pune and Maharashtra, BJP chief Honourable Mr Chandrakant Patil.

Other dignitaries for this function were MP Girish Bapat, Shri Sanjay Kakade, Mayor Mukta Tilak, Commissioner Saurabh Rao, Pune Smart City Executive Officer Dr Rajendra Jagtap, CMD of PMPML Nayna Gunde, Director Siddharth Shirole, etc. During this bus launch event, Honourable Shri Chandrakant Dada Patil enjoyed the smart bus ride and took information about its smart features. 

A total of 150 electric buses are being inducted in the first phase under the Smart Electric Bus project. The new stuff includes 25 non-BRT AC electric buses of 9 meters in length, and 125 BRT AC electric buses of 12 meters in length. In the initial stage, 25 Smart E-buses were purchased. Now, 50 more Smart E-buses have been inducted by PSCDCL and 50 CNG buses have also been taken by PMPML.

On this occasion, Guardian Minister Chandrakant Patil said that Pune Smart City is implementing a Smart E-Bus project that will smoothen the public transport system in Pune. Also, these efforts are in line with the Prime Minister’s dream of making 100 smart cities in the country. 

MP Shri Girish Bapat said that these projects are beneficial for long term basis and will support Punekars. 

Different smart features of the e-Bus include pollution-free system, zero-emission, no sound pollution, less vibration and jerks, no breakdown and trip cancellation, AC bus with regular charges, Digital Route boards for the convenience of passengers. It is expected that this bus will achieve 10-20% rise in the revenue as compared to the old buses. 

This project will add to the convenience of Pune public with the hassle-free and comfortable transport system. It is one step towards making Pune, a Smart City. Pune city’s major public transport system is based on PMP buses. This smart e-bus will be a cost-effective value addition to travellers. It will greatly help women, senior citizens, and students who frequently travel by PMP buses. Smart E-Bus is a power-packed public transport solution inducted for the Pune city. Its extent can be increased in the future with the success of previous phases. 

Revenue Minister of Maharashtra Honourable Mr Chandrakant Dada Patil has been recently appointed as Guardian Minister of Pune district. After his appointment, many pending and incomplete projects in Pune and vicinity are taking a momentum. The Smart bus project is a great achievement in the journey of Pune Smart City transformation and make-over. The inaugural ceremony of the e-bus launch was a surprise pack without any formal course. We convey our best wishes to this project and hope that many smart initiatives would be undertaken and fulfilled under the guiding leadership of Guardian Minister Mr Chandrakant Dada Patil. 
Get more information at https://chandrakantdadapatil.blogspot.com/

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India

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