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As part of the last-mile connectivity initiative, the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro) and Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd (PMPML) launched a feeder bus service from Ramwadi to Kharadi on Wednesday. This service will connect Ramwadi metro station to educational institutes, IT parks, Pune Airport, special economic zones, and residential areas.
According to officials, metro services are operating at full capacity on its 29-km routes from Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Station (PCMC) to Civil Court and from Vanaz to Ramwadi stations.
PMPML Chief Managing Director Sanjay Kolte inaugurated the service, with other officials, including Maha-Metro Director Vinod Kumar Agarwal, in attendance.
The bus service will cover seven kilometers with 17-20 stops from Ramwadi station to WTC and EON IT Park-Kharadi. It will operate with two buses every 30 minutes from 7:30 am to 9:30 pm, seven days a week.
Shravan Hardikar, Managing Director of Maha-Metro, stated, “The service will facilitate residents of Chandannagar, Vimannagar, Kharadi, and employees working in the IT Park.”
According to PMPML officials, the bus stops include Ramwadi Station, Wadgaonsheri, Vimannagar, Chandannagar, Kharadi Bypass, Janak Baba Dargah, Silver Chowk, Raghoji Chavan Chowk, World Trade Center Gate 3 & 5, EON IT Park Phase 1, Gera Towers, Gera Financial Zone, and EON IT Park Phase 2. Ticket prices will be ₹5, ₹10, and ₹15 based on the distance from Ramwadi station.
