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The Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) provides a range of daily, monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual bus passes for passengers travelling across Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad.
The Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) provides a range of daily, monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual bus passes for passengers travelling across Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. Special concessions and free passes are also available for eligible senior citizens, students, persons with disabilities, municipal employees, journalists, sports achievers and other categories.
According to a PMPML Pass Department notice dated 30 May 2025, the following pass categories and requirements are specified.
Fare: ₹70
This daily passenger pass is intended for travel within the applicable area limits.
Documents required include:
The pass is issued through the conductor/pass distribution process specified by PMPML.
Fare: ₹150
This pass provides travel across the full operational area covered by the applicable PMPML service.
Fare: ₹40
The senior-citizen daily pass is available for travel on all applicable routes.
Applicants need to submit the prescribed application form, photographs, PMPML identity card and proof of age. The document specifies that acceptable age proof may include documents such as a PAN card, school certificate or passport. Aadhaar and residence proof are also required.
Fare: ₹500
This monthly pass is available for senior citizens travelling on applicable PMPML routes.
The pass is distributed through the designated PMPML pass centres.
Fare: ₹1,500
The document lists a monthly passenger pass for the applicable limited area.
Required documents include:
The pass is issued through PMPML's designated pass centres.
Fare: ₹2,700
PMPML also provides a monthly pass covering the full applicable operational area.
The notice also lists a 22-day passenger pass, with the fare calculated according to the applicable travel distance and rate structure.
Fare: ₹700 per month
Municipal employees can obtain a monthly pass valid across applicable routes.
The required documents include:
The pass is issued through the designated PMPML pass centres in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad.
PMPML offers several concessions for students travelling to and from educational institutions.
Fare: ₹750
Students can obtain a monthly pass valid on applicable routes.
The required documents include:
For coaching classes, career institutes and academies, the bona fide certificate should clearly mention the duration of the course.
Fare: ₹5,000
Students can also obtain an annual pass for travel on applicable PMPML routes.
Fare: ₹3,000
The half-yearly student pass is another option for students who require regular public transport for an academic period.
Fare: ₹2,000
The notice also provides a quarterly student pass for applicable routes.
PMPML also lists a student trip pass where the fare is calculated according to the applicable travel distance. The document mentions a 50% concession for this category.
Persons with disabilities covered under the applicable Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal limits are eligible for a free annual pass, subject to the specified documentation.
The concession is listed as 100%.
Required documents include:
The document identifies designated PMPML pass centres in Swargate and Pimpri-Chinchwad for these passes.
PMPML also lists a free annual pass for journalists, representing a 100% concession.
Applicants are required to provide documentation including:
The pass is issued through the designated PMPML pass centre at Swargate.
The document also provides a free annual pass category for specified municipal office bearers, drivers and support staff.
A recommendation letter signed by the concerned Additional Commissioner is required, along with:
The applicable concession is 100%.
PMPML provides a free annual pass for eligible ex-servicemen under the specified category.
Applicants need to submit:
The concession is listed as 100%.
A special category is provided for individuals who have received specified Central or State Government awards, state-level sports achievements, President's awards or other specified special achievements.
Eligible applicants can receive a free annual bus pass, subject to verification and inclusion in the relevant list submitted to PMPML.
Required documents include:
The listed concession is 100%.
A medical concession category is also mentioned in the PMPML document.
Eligible applicants can receive a free annual bus pass after their names are included in the eligible list submitted to PMPML.
The required documents include:
The document specifies the Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal area pass centre for this category and lists a 100% concession.
Students from Classes 5 to 10 studying in private schools within Pune Municipal Corporation limits can receive an annual pass with a 75% concession.
The application requires:
The document states that the relevant payment receipt must correspond to 25% of the applicable annual amount.
Students from Classes 5 to 12 studying in Pune Municipal Corporation schools are listed as eligible for a free annual bus pass, subject to the prescribed conditions.
The required documents include:
The document specifies a 100% concession for the eligible students.
Students from Classes 5 to 10 studying in private schools within Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation limits are also listed for a 75% concession on the annual pass.
The application requires the prescribed form, school verification, photographs, Aadhaar and current academic-year fee receipt or bona fide certificate.
Applicants must also provide the required proof of payment to the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation based on the applicable school-to-home/home-to-school travel distance.
Students from Classes 5 to 10 studying in Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation schools are listed as eligible for a free annual bus pass.
The pass is intended for students travelling between school and home, with the applicable distance considered under the scheme.
The concession is 100% for eligible students.
PMPML employees who are 25 years of age or older and have two children studying in eligible educational institutions can receive free annual bus passes for their children for the academic year, subject to the conditions in the notice.
The documents required include:
The pass is issued through the designated PMPML pass centre at Swargate.
Retired PMPML employees are also covered by a free annual bus-pass facility under the conditions specified in the notice.
Applicants need to submit:
The document states that the pass provides a 100% concession and is issued through the designated PMPML pass centre at Swargate.
Before applying for a PMPML bus pass, applicants should carefully check the eligibility conditions and required documents for their category.
In particular:
The notice identifies Swargate (BRT Building) as a major PMPML pass centre. For certain Pimpri-Chinchwad-related categories, the document also mentions the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation Lokmanya Tilak Sabhagruha location.
PMPML offers several types of bus passes designed for regular passengers as well as specific groups such as students, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, municipal employees, journalists, ex-servicemen, award recipients and retired employees.
The fares and concessions vary significantly by category. Students, in particular, have access to monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual passes, while eligible students of municipal schools and certain other categories can receive passes with substantial or complete concessions.
Because eligibility rules, documentation requirements and pass rates can change, passengers should verify the latest PMPML notification and applicable requirements before submitting an application.