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Smaller Maha airports see patchy decline in flight services

India, Aug. 11 -- Flight connectivity at several smaller airports in Maharashtra has weakened in recent months, with some routes witnessing reduced frequencies or temporary suspensions as airlines jug... Read More


Four-seater e-rickshaws get the nod in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad

India, Aug. 11 -- The Pune Regional Transport Authority (RTA) during a meeting held on August 3 approved the registration and operation of four-seater e-rickshaws in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, paving ... Read More


Work begins on Pune railway station's 5,800-sq-m holding area

India, Aug. 10 -- Work has started on the development of a 5,800-square-metre permanent holding area at Pune railway station aimed at managing passenger rush during peak periods and ensuring systemati... Read More


Seventh aircraft incident linked to Baramati renews safety concerns

India, Aug. 10 -- A seventh aircraft accident or incident linked to Baramati's aviation and flight-training operations since 2022 has renewed concerns over safety infrastructure, operational systems a... Read More


Pune RTO rolls out automated fitness testing for commercial vehicles

India, Aug. 7 -- The Pune Regional Transport Office (RTO) has operationalised its new Automated Testing Station (ATS) at Dive village for fitness certification of commercial vehicles, ushering in a te... Read More


Peak hour rush hit by scanner breakdown at Pune Railway metro station

India, Aug. 6 -- Wednesday morning saw long queues at the entrance of Pune Railway metro station and delays in passenger movement after the baggage screening system temporarily stopped functioning, fo... Read More


MSRTC to add 36 buses to its fleet in Pune

India, Aug. 5 -- As many as 36 Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) buses are expected to be introduced on various existing as well as new routes in the Pune division after completing ... Read More


Four hikes in less than five years take Pune auto fare from rRs.r18 to rRs.r30

India, Aug. 5 -- Beginning September 1, autorickshaw travel across Pune district, including Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, is set to get costlier after the regional transport authority (RTA) approved a fr... Read More


76% of citizens back penalties for driver app taxi ride cancellations

India, Aug. 4 -- A recent nationwide survey found strong public support for stricter regulations to curb arbitrary cancellations by app-based taxi drivers, with 76% of respondents favouring penalties ... Read More


Bharat Taxi launched in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad

India, Aug. 3 -- In what is billed to eliminate surge pricing and arbitrary fare hikes, a new government-backed, app-based, transport option has been launched last week for commuters in Pune and Pimpr... Read More