Pune: Double Decker Buses were seen plying on the roads in Pune city about 20 years ago, but the news of its coming back soon is coming to the fore. According to information received from sources, PMML is taking initiative regarding this and the discussion is in the early stages.
According to the latest decision, the state government will provide Mumbai’s BEST 800 double decker bus. A PMPML official said that last month the company’s representatives met senior officials and held discussions. The officials were asked about the electric double decker bus and they wanted to know why the service was stopped. Apart from this, there has also been talk about the place.
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capacity to accommodate more passengers
Chetna Kekure, Joint Managing Director of PMPML said that the Transport Department is considering to connect these buses with flat buses. Double decker buses have the capacity to accommodate more passengers. Whereas it takes up as much space as other normal buses. Electric power plant is also connected to it, which will cause least damage to the environment. PMPML runs 150 buses of regular size.
Chief Minister himself curious
PMPML officials said that the Chief Minister himself is personally interested in this project. In such a situation, PMPML is also taking it seriously, but running a double decker bus is not easy. There are many other things to decide along the route. Another source in PMPML said that the double-decker bus will be operated by the company. PMPML will provide infrastructure and routes. Vehicles will have to be given special routes so that they do not get stuck in any problem, importantly they do not get into any trouble like accident. PMP Pravasi Manch member Sanjay Shirole said that when I travel from Hadapsar to Swargate in these buses, I find that this service is helpful. They carry almost double the number of passengers.