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PMPML Bus Guide: 7 Things to Know About Pune Buses, Routes and BRTS (2026)

PMPML in numbers, Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited, Rainbow BRTS, Swargate bus station.

By This is Pune · Published · Updated 2026-10-29

Short answer: This guide lists 7 picks across 1 Pune areas, including PMPML in numbers, Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited, Rainbow BRTS. Pick by the area you live or work in; the table below compares all 7 at a glance.

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How we built this list

Every entry and fact comes from the linked sources (Wikipedia and official sites, fetched 29 Oct 2026, IST). We did not visit, rank or get paid by any place. Search terms come from Google Trends (Maharashtra, past 12 months, 29 Oct 2026 IST).

  1. 01

    PMPML in numbers

    Transport

    PMPML is the public bus operator for the Pune Metropolitan Region. It runs 381 routes, including 51 Rainbow BRT routes on 4 BRT corridors, and since 2019 runs electric AC buses at the same fare as regular buses (Wikipedia). (fetched 29 Oct 2026 08:46 IST) [source]

  2. 02

    Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited

    Transport

    Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd (PMPML) is the public transport bus service provider for the Pune Metropolitan Region. (Wikipedia, fetched 29 Oct 2026 08:46 IST) [source]

  3. 03

    Rainbow BRTS

    Transport

    Rainbow BRTS is a bus rapid transit system in the city of Pune. The system is operated by the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML). (Wikipedia, fetched 29 Oct 2026 07:53 IST) [source]

  4. 04

    Swargate bus station

    Bus stationArea: Swargate

    Swargate bus station consists of two adjacent bus stations in Pune, operated by the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) and the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML). (Wikipedia, fetched 29 Oct 2026 08:45 IST) [source]

  5. 05

    Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation

    Transport

    The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) is the state-run bus service of Maharashtra, India, which serves routes to towns and cities within Maharashtra as well as to its adjoining states. (Wikipedia, fetched 29 Oct 2026 07:53 IST) [source]

  6. 06

    Transport in Pune

    Transport

    Pune is a city in the state of Maharashtra in India. It is situated in western Maharashtra on the Deccan Plateau. (Wikipedia, fetched 29 Oct 2026 08:53 IST) [source]

  7. 07

    Pune Metro

    Metro system

    Pune Metro is a mass rapid transit system serving the city of Pune, India. As of December 2025, the system consists of two lines with a combined length of 32.97 km (20.49 mi), with a third line under construction. (Wikipedia, fetched 29 Oct 2026 08:26 IST) [source]

Comparison table

#NameTypeAreaNotes
1PMPML in numbersTransport–
2Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal LimitedTransport–
3Rainbow BRTSTransport–
4Swargate bus stationBus stationSwargate–
5Maharashtra State Road Transport CorporationTransport–
6Transport in PuneTransport–
7Pune MetroMetro system–

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Frequently asked questions

How many picks does this guide list?

7, across 1 areas: Swargate.

Where is the PMPML bus timetable?

"pmpml bus timetable" is the top related search (Google Trends, 29 Oct 2026). We could not load pmpml.org on 29 Oct 2026 (timed out at 08:03 IST).

How do I get a PMPML bus pass?

"pmpml bus pass" is a top search (Google Trends, 29 Oct 2026).

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