Pimpri-Chinchwad Housing Societies Federation Seeks Feeder Bus Services, Skywalks for Pune Metro Line 3
Reported by Shoaib Tadvi
Hinjawadi, 1st November 2026: The Pimpri-Chinchwad Co-operative Housing Societies’ Federation (PCCSHF) has submitted representations to the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA), Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) and Pune District Collector, seeking improved last-mile connectivity for commuters using the newly inaugurated Pune Metro Line 3.
The Federation has demanded the introduction of feeder bus and autorickshaw services connecting major residential areas, including Wakad, Pimple Saudagar, Punawale, Tathawade and Ravet, to nearby Metro stations. It has also proposed the construction of pedestrian skywalks and footbridges at key locations to ensure safer access for commuters.
According to the proposals, feeder bus routes should connect major housing societies around Utsav Chowk and Dange Chowk in Wakad, Kokane Chowk in Pimple Saudagar, Punawale’s residential clusters, Akshara Elitism Society and Ganga Road in Tathawade, and Ravet Pool to Wakad and Balewadi Metro stations.
The Federation has suggested that feeder buses operate at intervals of approximately 10 to 15 minutes during office hours, with additional services depending on passenger demand. It has also called for coordination between PMRDA, PCMC, Pune Metro and PMPML to conduct passenger-demand surveys and establish dedicated feeder bus stops near Metro station entrances.
In addition to public transport services, the Federation has highlighted the need for pedestrian infrastructure around Metro stations. It has proposed skywalks connecting Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk with the Infosys, Cyberhill Clinic, Laxmi Chowk and Hinjawadi Phase 2 areas. Other proposed connections include Wakad Metro Station to Wakad village and Utsav Chowk, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk to Balewadi Metro Station and Balewadi village.
The proposed skywalks are expected to include solar-powered roofing, LED lighting, CCTV cameras, ramps, lifts, directional signboards and emergency assistance facilities. The Federation has suggested pedestrian connectivity of approximately 500 metres to one kilometre at suitable locations, subject to technical feasibility.
Sachin Londhe, President of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Co-operative Housing Societies’ Federation, said, “Metro connectivity should not be limited to the railway stations alone. Residents must have convenient and affordable access from their housing societies to the stations. Without proper last-mile connectivity, many commuters may continue depending on private vehicles, defeating the purpose of a public transport system. We have therefore proposed feeder buses, autorickshaw connectivity and pedestrian skywalks to make Metro travel more accessible and safer.”
The Federation has requested the concerned authorities to convene a joint meeting within 15 days, conduct preliminary passenger-demand and route surveys, prepare feasibility reports and expenditure estimates, and initiate feeder bus services on a pilot basis.
It has also called for a detailed project report (DPR) for the proposed pedestrian infrastructure, covering land availability, traffic movement, structural safety, accessibility and maintenance requirements.
The Federation said these measures would help increase Metro ridership, reduce dependence on private vehicles, improve last-mile connectivity and ease traffic congestion around Metro stations.
