Pune: PMPML to Run Free and Special Bus Services for Bhima Koregaon Vijay Stambh Commemoration
Pune, 30th December 2025: The Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) has announced extensive transport arrangements, including free and special bus services, for devotees attending the Bhima Koregaon Vijay Stambh commemoration scheduled on December 31, 2025, and January 1, 2026.
In accordance with directives issued by the Pune District Collector and District Magistrate, PMPML will operate a large fleet of ticketless (free) buses from designated parking locations to Perne Phata (Bhima Koregaon). The initiative aims to ensure smooth and safe transportation for the large number of followers expected from Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, across Maharashtra, and nearby rural areas.
Under the Loni Kalbhor and Shirur divisions, free PMPML buses will operate from the following parking locations to the Vijay Stambh site:
Kushti Maidan, Loni Kalbhor
Khandoba Mal, Loni Kalbhor
Tulapur Phata
Chinchvan (Y-Junction), Tulapur Road
Phulgaon Sainiki School, Tulapur Road
Perne village
Jeet Parking (Waqf Board), Nagar Road
Pimple Jagtap Parking, Chakan Road
Vadhu Parking near Inamdar Hospital
These shuttle services will directly ferry visitors from parking areas to Bhima Koregaon.
Special Bus Deployment Schedule
Loni Kalbhor Division
December 31, 2025:
From 4:00 pm to 4:00 am, 75 free buses will operate from Tulapur Phata, Kushti Maidan, Khandoba Mal, Chinchvan, Phulgaon School, and Perne village.
January 1, 2026:
From 4:00 am to midnight, 250 free buses will operate from the same locations up to Perne Toll Naka.
Shirur Division
December 31, 2025:
From 7:00 am onwards, 150 free buses will be deployed, including:
140 buses from Jeet Parking (Waqf Board) and Pimple Jagtap Parking (Chakan Road)
10 buses from Vadhu Parking (Inamdar Hospital)
January 1, 2026:
From 4:00 am to midnight, 380 free buses will operate, comprising:
350 buses from Jeet Parking and Pimple Jagtap Parking
30 buses from Vadhu Parking
Paid Special Bus Services from Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad
In addition to free shuttles, PMPML will operate paid special buses from major bus terminals in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad to Kushti Maidan, Loni Kalbhor.
Increased Paid Services (Fare Applicable)-
Pune Station (Moledina / Maldhakka area): 56 regular + 56 additional buses
PMC Bhavan Bus Stand: 27 regular + 11 additional buses (Total 38)
Dapodi Mantri Niketan: 2 additional buses
Dhole Patil Road Municipal School: 2 buses
Upper Depot Bus Stand: 4 buses
Pimpri Ambedkar Chowk: 3 additional buses
In total, 105 buses (27 regular-route buses and 78 additional buses) will be deployed from these locations.
Temporary Changes to Regular Bus Operations-
PMPML has cautioned commuters that due to the diversion of a large number of buses for the Bhima Koregaon event, bus frequency on regular routes across Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, suburban areas, and PMRDA limits may be reduced on December 31 and January 1.
Additionally, due to heavy crowding at Sassoon Road and Moledina depots on the morning of January 1, all scheduled departures from these depots will temporarily operate from the Pune Station Depot during morning hours only.
PMPML has appealed to citizens and devotees to cooperate with traffic and transport arrangements and to make maximum use of the special bus services provided to ensure smooth and orderly travel during the commemoration.
