- By Aditya Jha
- Fri, 28 Feb 2025 12:05 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Pune Metro Special Offer: Ahead of International Women's Day, Pune Metro has announced an exclusive offer for women commuters from March 1 to March 8 to celebrate the week. The authorities stated that the aim of the initiative is to enhance the travel experience for women, adding that it aims to provide a faster, safer, and more comfortable commute for the women commuters.
The metro authorities on Thursday stated that the metro has been the preferred mode of transport for most of the citizens of the city. They stated that the metro rides are not only cost-efficient, but they save a lot of travel time, and the commuters do not have to face the issue of traffic congestion.
They further stated that the metro is dedicated to providing convenience and efficiency, adding that the offer is to promote the idea of metro rides among the women commuters. The officials stated that the initiative is expected to attract many women commuters, adding that it will make the metro more accessible and economical.
The information regarding the initiative was shared through an announcement from the official channels of Pune Metro. The metro authorities stated that they are committed to promoting women's empowerment and mobility. The efforts from the Pune metro authorities are seen as an effort to promote gender inclusivity in public transport.
The authorities also stated that the commuters can avail themselves of the offer from their nearest metro station, adding that the passengers should preferably visit during the promotional period.
However, they clarified that the more details in connection with the free rides or discounts are set to be communicated through the official sources of the Metro, including the Metro's website of Pune (www.punemetrorail.org) and helpline (18002705501).
The authorities stated that the metro is planning to introduce more initiatives to generate awareness among the residents to use the metro rides.