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Pune Metro riders flagged fresh last‑mile gaps across Pune on Monday, August 31, 2026. Key feeder buses again missed high‑demand stations during the morning commute. Two discontinued links, Ramwadi–Airport and Pimpri–Akurdi Railway, worsened the crunch today. The network now spans 29 stations, yet last‑mile coverage still lags.
PMPML currently runs only 15 feeder buses on seven routes citywide. That means long waits, while Pune Metro carries nearly two lakh riders daily. Frequencies trail train headways, pushing riders towards autos and personal vehicles. Many abandon feeders after repeated thirty to forty minute queues outside stations.
Pune Metro last-mile gaps and feeder buses today
The biggest pain points today involve missing links to the airport and railway. Ramwadi’s airport shuttle is off the road; Pimpri’s Akurdi connector stands halted. Services run at select hubs, including PCMC–Kalewadi Phata and Nal Stop QR autos. The table below captures status at four high‑traffic stations this morning.
| Station | Feeder status today | Practical alternates |
|---|---|---|
| Ramwadi | Airport link discontinued | Autos from exits; airport shuttle absent |
| Pimpri | Akurdi Railway link discontinued | Autos; use PMPML regular routes |
| PCMC | Feeder bus to Kalewadi Phata operating | Shared feeder autos active |
| Nal Stop | QR autos to Warje, Karvenagar | Fixed fares ₹20–30 |
Pune Metro peak-hour tips and last-mile workarounds
Plan an extra connection at stations without reliable feeders this week. Prefer QR autos at Nal Stop and shared autos at PCMC for predictable fares. At Ramwadi, budget time for airport transfers, since direct shuttles are suspended. When possible, align arrivals with posted PMPML feeder times at each station.
What PMPML and PMRDA say next on feeder buses
PMPML says it is examining more buses and rationalising routes to strengthen feeders. Officials emphasise deployment at high‑demand stations while avoiding empty runs on weak corridors. Maha‑Metro has proposed 500 midi buses. It has invited private operators through an Expression of Interest for select feeders.
PMRDA says multimodal hubs along the Inner Ring Road are progressing, with recent updates posted. Until added capacity arrives, commuters should budget connection time and prefer predictable options near exits. That planning can prevent missed meetings during peak snarls and smooth trips in coming weeks.