PMPML offers staff share of extra revenue they help bring in

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PMPML General Manager (Operations), Anant Waghmare, said a meeting of all depot managers has been called later this week to decide on the nitty-grittys. “On routes with the scheme, we have observed a positive trend in operational promptness, staff behaviour as well as revenue generation. The drivers and conductors also take better care of the vehicle to avoid breakdowns, which bring down the revenue and, in turn, their incentives,” said Waghmare.

He said drivers and conductors would be less likely to skip smaller bus stops —a common complaint against them — as picking up more passengers may result in higher incentives by way of increased revenue. “Often, the staffers skip a trip just to fill up gas. If they are motivated enough, they can do so during their tea break… ,” said Waghmare.

A percentage of the “extra revenue” could be divided equally between driver and conductors, said PMPML officials. “We are also considering giving a part of it to the workshop staffers as they are responsible for looking after the vehicles,” said Waghmare.

Jugal Rathi of PMP Pravasi Manch welcomed the move but warned against its misuse.