Currently, most bus stops in Pune district are monitored by 18 outdated cameras each, prompting the police to request additional, more advanced equipment
In a move to enhance safety and operational efficiency, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has announced plans to install 640 new CCTV cameras and 23 additional electric bus (E-bus) charging stations across Pune district.
Pramod Nehul, Divisional Controller of MSRTC’s Pune division, revealed that the government has approved a tender worth ₹120 crore for upgrading security infrastructure. “The government has sanctioned a tender of ₹120 crore for the addition of new CCTV cameras at bus stops, workshops, offices, etc.,” Nehul said in a statement to the *Free Press Journal*.
Currently, most bus stops in Pune district are monitored by 18 outdated cameras each, prompting the police to request additional, more advanced equipment. As a result, 16 new CCTV cameras will soon be installed at every bus stand. Of the 880 buses operated by MSRTC in Pune district, 160 E-buses already have three CCTV cameras each. However, with the addition of 300 new E-buses by 2025, the network will undergo a significant expansion.
To support the growing fleet of electric buses, MSRTC will also establish new charging stations at key locations, including Swargate, Shivaji Nagar, Wakadewadi, Dapodi, Manchar, Pimpri Chinchwad, and Indapur. “Currently, a total of 42 charging stations have been set up. Looking at the requirements, we will add 28 more stations, which will be installed before the end of next year. The charging station at Swargate will be installed before March 2025,” Nehul added.
These upgrades are part of MSRTC’s broader commitment to modernising its services and ensuring both passenger safety and environmental sustainability. The addition of new CCTV cameras and charging stations is expected to enhance security at transport hubs and ensure seamless operation of the growing E-bus fleet.
