PMPML Cracks Down on Bus Safety After Accidents; New Rules for Drivers, Speed Limits

• PMPML implements strict new rules for bus drivers and contractors following a series of road accidents in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad.
• Maximum speed limit for all PMPML buses set at 60 km/h, with close monitoring and action against violators.
• Drivers mandated to stay in the left lane, exercise extreme caution in crowded areas, BRT routes, flyovers, and service roads.
• Weekly 'gate meetings' introduced at depots for regular driver training on safe driving practices and accident prevention.
• PMPML Chairman Pankaj Deore warns of strict action against negligent drivers and contractors, prioritizing passenger safety.

Why It Matters: PMPML prioritizes passenger safety with new speed limits, driving rules, and training after bus accidents.