PMPML suspends e-bus service at Sinhagad fort
2 years, 7 months ago

PMPML suspends e-bus service at Sinhagad fort

Hindustan Times  

Pune The Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited has suspended its e-bus service at Sinhagad fort from Tuesday. “PWD, Forest department, MSEDCL and PMPML who had visited the Sinhagad fort yesterday will hold meeting with chairman and managing director Laxminarayan Mishra tomorrow on deciding future plan,” said Chetna Kerure, joint managing director, PMPML. ‘Small-size e-buses can be used on the route’ After meeting the Pune forest department and PMPML officials to discuss measures to prevent accidents at the ghat section of Sinhagad fort, it was decided to temporarily stop PMPML bus services. Pawar said the barricades damaged at the ghat section of the fort during the PMPML e-bus accident on May 13 needs to be repaired before resuming the bus service.

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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