PMPML Imposes Strict Rules to Curb Bus Accidents in Pune

• PMPML implements new strict rules for drivers and contractors to prevent frequent bus accidents in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad.
• Buses will now be restricted to a maximum speed of 60 kilometers per hour.
• Drivers must maintain lane discipline, always driving in the left-hand lane to avoid traffic congestion.
• Increased vigilance is mandated at bus stops, crowded markets, signals, intersections, BRT routes, flyovers, and service roads.
• PMPML Chairman Pankaj Deore warned of strict action against negligent drivers, prioritizing passenger safety.

Why It Matters: PMPML enforces new speed limits and driving rules to enhance passenger safety and reduce bus accidents.