India, Nov. 5 -- Nearly 30% of Pune Metro commuters are using Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) feeder buses for last-mile connectivity, officials said, highlighting the growing importance of the service. For further improvement, Pune Metro plans to carry out a survey of autorickshaws and expand 'pay-and-park' facilities near metro stations with help from the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC).

Currently, the PMPML operates five feeder routes on the Aqua line between Vanaz and Ramwadi, connecting key metro stations to nearby residential, commercial and information technology (IT) areas. The five feeder routes include Vanaz to Bavdhan; Deccan Gymkhana to Warje-Malwadi; Yerawada to Lohegaon airport; Yerawada to Commerzone I...