While Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) would like to believe it’s going for innovation, activists and some enlightened citizens are a bit circumspect. Taking note of the pilferage of six bus stops in the city, the transport body has mooted a proposal to institute 1,000 stainless steel bus stops and 5,000 unipole signs. Critics, however, have rubbished this initiative as a mere attempt at revenue generation through outdoor advertisements, and have asserted that PMPML is callous about commuters’ woes.

Pulling out all stops: A sample stainless steel bus stop, the likes of which will adorn the city in the coming days. File Pic.