The Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Restricted (PMPML) will quickly appoint ‘master trainers’ at every of its depots, mentioned officers.
Over the previous three years, PMPML buses have constantly suffered breakdowns throughout operations, inflicting inconvenience to commuters and drawing criticism. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
The trainers will present technical steering and hands-on coaching to upkeep workers throughout all PMPML depots in addition to on the headquarters.
The initiative goals to scale back the frequency of on-road bus failures and enhance total fleet reliability, mentioned officers.
Over the previous three years, PMPML buses have constantly suffered breakdowns throughout operations, inflicting inconvenience to commuters and drawing criticism.
Final week, PMPML chairperson and managing director Deepa Mudhol-Munde, together with joint managing director Nitin Narvekar, organised a coaching programme by an expert company.
This system was carried out on the Pune headquarters for all depot managers and engineers to boost their understanding of preventive upkeep.
Grasp trainers will work carefully with the depot upkeep groups. These trainers will overview present working strategies, establish errors, and counsel corrective actions by sensible and focused coaching modules.
The coaching will give attention to key areas reminiscent of – efficient bus restore practices, crucial precautions to keep away from breakdowns throughout upkeep and long-term methods to scale back recurrent mechanical failures.
Many PMPML buses have exceeded their operational lifespan, contributing to the rising variety of on-road failures.
“In the current month alone, 47 such aged buses have been decommissioned, and a total of 127 will be scrapped this year,” mentioned Narvekar.
He added that plans are underway for the procurement of recent buses. Additionally, as many as 400 CNG buses underneath a rental mannequin have began becoming a member of the fleet, which is predicted to bolster PMPML’s operations within the coming months.
“We have already trained all depot managers and engineers through a specialized institute. Now, we will appoint master trainers to train the maintenance staff on measures required to prevent breakdowns,” mentioned Narvekar.
“I rely on PMPML buses daily to commute from Warje to Shivajinagar for work, but the frequent breakdowns are frustrating. There have been times when the bus stalled midway and we had to wait in the sun for another one or find alternative transport. If PMPML is training its maintenance staff and bringing in new buses, that’s a welcome move,” mentioned a day by day commuter, Ankita Kamble.