India, Sept. 23 -- A recent diesel bus trial on the Sinhgad Fort road has once again highlighted the challenges of introducing public transport to the hill fort. Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd. (PMPML) officials confirmed that the trial demonstrated the impracticality of operating buses on the narrow, winding ghat roads, which feature sharp turns and pose safety risks.

"We conducted the trial, but it's not working. There's no order from higher authorities to explore new options," said a senior PMPML official, acknowledging that the attempt to improve connectivity to Sinhgad has failed.

The effort to provide a safe and pollution-free public transport option for tourists visiting Sinhgad is not new. In 2022, PMPML introduced an a...