44 people have lost their lives and more than 55 were injured in accidents involving Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) buses in the last 19 months. The alarming data raises serious questions about the administration and the safety of commuters and passengers.

According to official data, between April and October this year, PMPML buses were involved in 22 accidents, resulting in 15 fatalities and 11 serious injuries. The rising number of mishaps in comparison to last year raises a question mark on the mechanism of the city transport authority.

In 2024, a total of 53 accident cases involving PMPML buses were recorded, of which 12 were caused due to the driver’s fault. Read Also Fancy Number Craze: Pune Vehicle Owner Bids Whopping Amount For '0007' Plate; Check Details

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