In a stride towards enhancing the public transportation network, the Pune Metropolitan Transport Corporation (PMPML) has introduced a Metro feeder bus service connecting Ramwadi Metro Station to Lohegaon Airport. This initiative comes as a part of the broader efforts to streamline commuter access and facilitate smoother connectivity to key locations.
Inauguration by Dignitaries:
The Metro stretch from Ruby Hall Metro Station to Ramwadi Metro Station, inaugurated online on Wednesday, March 6, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has prompted the initiation of the Metro feeder bus service. The air-conditioned e-bus, symbolizing this connectivity enhancement, was officially flagged off by prominent figures, including MP Rajya Sabha Medha Kulkarni, MLA Sunil Tingre, and Managing Director of Maha Metro Shravan Hardikar.
Officials Present at the Inauguration:
The inauguration ceremony witnessed the presence of key officials, including Pune Metropolitan Transport Corporation Joint Managing Director Nitin Narvekar, Metro Systems and Operation Director Vinod Kumar Agarwal, and other distinguished individuals involved in the project.
Enhanced Commuter Convenience:
PMPML aims to provide commuters with a more convenient and accessible route to reach metro stations, fostering a seamless transition between modes of transportation. The air-conditioned e-buses on this feeder route are expected to improve overall commuting experiences, especially for those traveling between Ramwadi Metro Station and Lohegaon Airport.
| Sr No | Routes | Stops on the Routes | Frequency | Ticket Rates |
| 1 | Ramwadi Metro Station to Lohegaon Airport (via Sakore Nagar) | Ramwadi Metro Station, Hyatt Hotel, Weikfield Company, Sakore Nagar, Nexa Showroom, Vimannagar Lane no. 22, Vimannagar Lane no. 21, Symbiosis College Vimannagar, Kroma Mall Lohegaon, Lohegaon Airport. | 25 Minutes | Rs 5 to Rs 10 as per distance |
| 2 | Ramwadi Metro Station to Lohegaon Airport (via Sanjay Park Lane No 6) | Lohegaon Airport, Kroma Mall Lohegaon, Symbiosis College Vimannagar, Sanjay Park Lane No 6, Maruti Suzuki Showroom Sakore Nagar, Checkmate Hotel, Ramwadi Metro Station. | 25 Minutes | Rs 5 to Rs 10 as per distance |
Appeal to Commuters:
PMPML extends an appeal to commuters to leverage this newly introduced metro feeder bus service, emphasizing the potential increase in the number of buses and routes based on passenger demand and usage patterns. The corporation is keen to adapt its services to cater to the evolving needs of the public.
