Pune’s nights are getting busier, and its commuters are demanding a public transport system that reflects that reality. A social media campaign, #RunPuneMetroTill11pm, has taken hold on X (formerly Twitter), urging authorities to extend the operating hours of the city’s metro. Spearheaded by Devesh Shah, a YouTuber making content on Pune Metro and infrastructure, the campaign highlights the growing need for later services.
#RunPuneMetroTill11pm Campaign
🚨Many people are not able to use Pune Metro as it’s services end at 10:00 pm in the night
🔸There is an urgent need to extend the service timings till 11:00 pm daily
🔸 Let’s post using the hashtag #RunPuneMetroTill11pm to make the authorities aware about our demand !!#Pune pic.twitter.com/nImNjbEsIP
— DEVESH SHAH (@DEVESHS67071822) July 15, 2024
Pune’s metro has rapidly become a lifeline for the city. June saw a record-breaking 29.24 lakh commuters utilising the service, a testament to its growing importance. However, the current 10 pm closing time leaves many late-night workers, shift employees, and even those enjoying a night out stranded when they need to get home safely and affordably.
The posts on X (formerly, Twitter) perfectly capture this frustration. It shines a light on the plight of Punekars who find themselves without a reliable public transport option after 10 pm. The post, strategically tagged with relevant authorities and fuelled by the #RunPuneMetroTill11pm hashtag, is a powerful call to action, urging them to acknowledge the growing demand.
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Commuters Voice Their Support
@metrorailpune #RunPuneMetroTill11PM
It is the need and request of many Punekars to please extend the Metro Services from 6AM to 11PM in the night instead of the existing 10PM.— Adarsh Adam (@AdarshAdam6) July 15, 2024
Never understood why it runs until 10 pm in the first place. 10 pm is too early. #RunPuneMetroTill11pm
— Anuj Tambe (@anuj_t) July 15, 2024
It’s really important to support workforce working till late night, taxi and auto might charge pretty high for late evenings hence #RunPuneMetroTill11pm is what we need.
— Ankur Jaiswar (@AnkurJaiswar) July 15, 2024
The sheer volume of positive responses underscores a collective desire for a more flexible public transport system. Commuters are voicing their experiences, highlighting the challenges they face with the current limited operating hours. One user commented, “Never understood why it runs until 10 pm in the first place. 10 pm is too early.” Another user stated, “It’s really important to support workforce working till late night, taxi and auto might charge pretty high for late evenings hence #RunPuneMetroTill11pm is what we need.”
The campaign’s visuals are as impactful as its message. A widely shared image depicts a sleek metro train emblazoned with the message: “Punekars want metro services till 11 PM as many return home late.” This image serves a dual purpose: it captures the essence of the campaign and acts as a call to action. The accompanying message encourages residents to share the image and the hashtag #RunPuneMetroTill11pm on X (formerly Twitter), further amplifying the campaign’s reach and raising public awareness.
The #RunPuneMetroTill11pm campaign reflects a broader urban mobility trend: ensuring public transport effectively caters to the needs of all citizens, regardless of their work or leisure activities. Pune’s residents are clear: they want a metro system that reflects the city’s dynamic character, a system that runs late enough to get them home safely, no matter the hour.
Cover Image Courtesy: @AdarshAdam6/X (Formerly, Twitter), Wikimedia Commons
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