Panvel: In a significant development, the Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) has initiated steps to establish its own public transport service. In the coming days, an agency will be appointed to conduct a comprehensive survey. Tender proposals for this are in the pipeline and will be announced shortly.
In wake of the technical aspects are finalized, the municipal administration is positively considering launching the bus service.
PMC jurisdiction spans over 200 km including CIDCO, NAINA, Pushpak Nagar
"The jurisdiction of PMC spans over 100 kilometers, and when including CIDCO-developed nodes, surrounding villages, and urban expansions, the area exceeds 200 kilometers. With a rapidly growing population and the rise of major residential townships by developers like Indiabulls, Balaji Symphony, Hiranandani, Wadhwa, Marathon, and Godrej, the demand for a dedicated public transport system has grown considerably," informed an officer.
Rising demand from residents in new townships and NAINA area
Moreover the officer explained that, significant urban growth has occurred in areas like NAINA (Navi Mumbai Airport Influence Notified Area). Villages from outside the Panvel taluka, such as Karjat, Khalapur, and Pen, have been integrated into these urban projects.
Pushpak Nagar, a major rehabilitation zone for those affected by the Navi Mumbai International Airport project, has also seen substantial development. These expansions have led to a persistent public demand for an independent and efficient transport system in Panvel.
ocal representative has pursued bus service for 8 years
Local representative Sachin Gaikwad stated of consistently following up with the municipal corporation for the past eight years regarding the need for PMC-operated bus services.
The civic administration has shown a positive stance, and an agency is stated to be appointed to begin the necessary survey work. "The agency will assess the technical feasibility, passenger demand, route planning, viability, and potential benefits to commuters. Future policy decisions will be based on the report submitted by the agency," said the officer.
