India, Nov. 8 -- To improve last-mile connectivity for commuters, the Pune Metro has decided to appoint a consultant to prepare a 'feeder bus enhancement plan' that will focus on better integration of feeder bus services with metro stations to make travel smoother and faster across the city.

According to Pune Metro officials, around 30% of passengers currently use the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) feeder bus services to reach metro stations. These services link key stations on the aqua line between Vanaz and Ramwadi with nearby residential, commercial and information technology (IT) areas.

Chandrashekhar Tambavekar, director (administration and public relations), said, "After observing that only 30% of passengers u...