India, July 29 -- Apart from tightening checks on ticketing practices and conductors found depositing less cash than actual collections, the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) has now turned to advanced technology and data analytics to identify loss-making bus operations and plug revenue leakages. A detailed analysis carried out using a newly-introduced software platform has found that nearly 150 buses have been generating passenger revenue nearly 30% lower than the system average, prompting the PMPML administration to seek explanations from depot managers.

Mahesh Awhad, PMPML chairman and managing director, said, "We have instructed all depot managers to thoroughly examine the reasons behind the low revenue generated by...