Radical Improvement of PMPML

Why is this important?What is needed?

Who is responsible?

Why improving PMPML is important?

• Currently the ONLY public transport for the PMR• 8 lakh commuters depend on it• Without PMPML if everyone uses a car or two-

wheeler the entire city will get choked!• People WILL use PMPML if service if– Affordable– Convenient– Reliable– Comfortable

What is needed?

Improve Service

Reduce Fare Hike Immediately

200 = (300/5) (current shortfall) + 40 (population increase) + 100 (scrapping)

Improve Financial Health

Improve Operational Efficiency

Crucial Issue

CMD/GM Transfers!PMPML must have

CMD for 3 years

2 point agenda

Who is responsible?

• Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad will suffer from severe traffic congestion and pollution unless PMPML improves

• Currently MASSIVE subsidies for private vehicle users

• MUST invest in and ensure radical improvement in PMPML

• All key officials on board of PMPML

Who is responsible?

• Building more roads and flyovers WILL NOT solve the problem• Better to invest in public

transport – PMPML• Need Political WILL and

SUPPORT

“Trying to solve traffic jams by building more roads is like trying to put out a fire with gasoline”

Enriqué Peñalosa

Evidence

U.S – Commute time increased 20% in last 20 years

Dubai

Los Angeles

Evidence

New lane filled up in 5 years.

Bangkok

Houston

WHY THIS? WHY NOT THIS?

Money? Ability? Desire? Will? Vision? Apathy? Corruption?