India, Oct. 18 -- In a bid to strengthen public transport connectivity in Pune's congested urban areas, the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) has submitted a proposal to the central government for 500 new midi buses through union minister of state for civil aviation and Pune MP Murlidhar Mohol. The proposed buses are expected to be particularly useful on narrow roads, internal city routes, and in densely populated localities where operating larger buses can be challenging. The proposal seeks to expand PMPML's capacity to serve areas with high passenger demand and improve access to public transport within the city.

Midi buses, which are smaller than conventional full-size buses, offer greater operational flexibility on r...