Pune Launches App-Based Shuttle for 125,000 IT Workers

Over 125,000 tech workers in Pune just got a solution to one of India's most frustrating daily challenges: the commute to work.

Routematic launched COCO Rides this week in partnership with the Hinjawadi Industries Association, bringing AI-powered shuttle service to one of India's largest IT clusters. The service kicked off at the Infosys campus with support from Maharashtra's industrial development agency and local transport officials.

The system starts with 80 buses running 70 routes across Pune, connecting residential neighborhoods to the Hinjewadi tech hub. Workers at over 80 companies can now book their rides through an app, choosing from more than 500 boarding points throughout the city.

The service handles up to 20,000 riders daily with fixed routes, schedules, and pricing. Employees can reserve their seats in advance, removing the uncertainty of whether they'll make it to work on time.

Sriram Kannan, founder and CEO of Routematic, says the company plans to expand to other business districts and cities in coming months. The company already runs similar services at other corporate hubs across India.

The Ripple Effect

This isn't just about convenience. Shared shuttle services reduce the number of individual vehicles clogging Pune's roads, cutting both traffic and emissions.

When thousands of workers shift from personal vehicles or unpredictable public transport to organized shuttles, entire neighborhoods benefit from cleaner air and smoother traffic flow. The fixed pricing also helps workers budget their monthly expenses more reliably.

Co-founder Kavitha Ramachandragowda notes the service supports more sustainable urban mobility while keeping costs manageable for daily commuters. For workers spending hours in Pune's notorious traffic, that combination of reliability and affordability changes their quality of life.

The Hinjewadi area has grown rapidly as tech companies expanded, but transportation infrastructure struggled to keep pace. Now 125,000 workers have a dependable way to get to their jobs every day.