IT employees’ group demands public transit hub in western Pune

The letter states, “The fast-growing areas of Wakad, Hinjawadi, Mhalunge, Punawale, Ravet, Baner, Balewadi, Sus, Aundh, and surrounding regions have seen significant population growth, including migrants from Mumbai, Satara, Karad, Sangli, Kolhapur, and other parts of the state and country. Currently, commuters are forced to stand on highways or beneath bridges to catch buses to their hometowns, especially on weekends and during holidays.”

Pavanjit Mane, President of Forum for IT Employees Maharashtra, said, “At the entrance of the bridge near Hinjawadi and at places like Bhumkar Chowk, people have to stand on the highway or under bridges to board outstation buses.

This is very dangerous. The bus stop itself is located on the highway.”

He added that the issue was not new and that people have been boarding buses unsafely for the past 20 years.

The letter concludes by saying, “With the upcoming Metro connectivity in Wakad and Balewadi, a Transit Hub would also serve residents from other parts of Pune, enabling smoother travel toward Mumbai and western Maharashtra.

Importantly, it would reduce vehicles stopping along highways, enhancing road safety.”