India, Sept. 22 -- With the first-ever trial of the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited's (PMPML's) double-decker bus which began on September 16 having been declared successful, the city's public transport system is set for a major upgrade.

Encouraged by the results of the maiden run in the Hinjewadi Information Technology (IT) Park area and other corridors, the PMPML plans to officially launch the new service by Diwali, starting with 10 state-of-the-art double-decker buses.

The trial, conducted on one of Pune's busiest commuter routes, involved senior PMPML officials and staff on board. Manufactured by Chennai-based company, Switch, the bus was tested for its performance in city traffic, passenger comfort, and road readiness. ...