Metro Line 3 Is Almost Here. But Your Office Is Still 2 km From the Station.
The 2.5-hour round-trip through Hinjewadi traffic. The Rs 300-400 daily Ola bills. The PMPML bus that takes 90 minutes and drops you a kilometre from your office.
Pune Metro Line 3 (Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar) is about to change everything. Construction is at 94.2% completion with a targeted opening between May and July 2026. But there's a catch — a 1-3 km gap between metro stations and most IT office parks.
That gap is where a Rs 30/hour rental scooty from Boongg becomes your best friend.
What Metro Line 3 Covers
Line 3 runs from Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar with 12 stations in Phase 1:
| # | Station | Key Landmark |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hinjewadi Phase 3 | TCS, Cognizant campuses |
| 2 | Hinjewadi Phase 2 | Infosys, Wipro |
| 3 | Hinjewadi Phase 1 | Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park |
| 4 | Maan | Residential belt |
| 5 | Marunji | Life Republic township |
| 6 | Tathawade | Blue Ridge, Aditya Birla Hospital |
| 7 | Balewadi Stadium | Balewadi High Street, sports complex |
| 8 | Baner | Baner Road, restaurants |
| 9 | University of Pune | SPPU campus |
| 10 | Nal Stop | Karve Road |
| 11 | Agriculture College | Aundh Road |
| 12 | Shivajinagar | Central Pune hub |
The Last-Mile Problem
Your metro drops you at the station. But your office in Phase 3 is still 1-3 km away. MahaMetro has partnered with TS Switch for e-bikes at 10 stations — 50 e-bikes per station at Rs 1.50/min (Rs 55/hour).
But here's the comparison:
| Option | Rate | Monthly (22 days, 2 trips) |
|---|---|---|
| Metro e-bike (Rs 1.50/min) | Rs 55/hour | Rs 2,420 (15 min x 2 x 22) |
| Boongg monthly scooty | Rs 30/hour | Rs 3,999 (unlimited rides) |
| Auto from station | Rs 50-80/trip | Rs 2,200-3,520 |
| Ola from station | Rs 60-120/trip | Rs 2,640-5,280 |
The Boongg advantage: For Rs 3,999/month you get unlimited rides — last mile, grocery runs, weekend trips, everything. The metro e-bike only covers station-to-office.
Total Commute Cost: Metro + Scooty
| Commute Option | Daily Cost | Monthly (22 days) | Time (one way) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ola cab (Wakad to Hinjewadi) | Rs 300-400 | Rs 8,800 | 30-60 min |
| PMPML bus | Rs 40 | Rs 1,760 | 60-90 min |
| Own bike (fuel + maintenance) | Rs 80-120 | Rs 2,200 | 25-40 min |
| Metro + Boongg scooty | Rs 85 | Rs 3,870* | 25-35 min |
*Metro pass Rs 1,000 + Boongg Rs 3,999 = Rs 4,999 with unlimited last-mile rides. Per-trip cost: Rs 85.
You save Rs 3,800/month vs Ola, commute in half the time vs bus, and have a scooty for evenings and weekends too.
Nearest Boongg Pickup to Each Station
| Metro Station | Nearest Boongg | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hinjewadi Phase 1/2/3 | Hinjewadi | < 1 km |
| Balewadi Stadium | Balewadi | < 1 km |
| Tathawade | Wakad | ~2 km |
| Shivajinagar | Fergusson | ~1 km |
| Nal Stop / Agriculture College | Kothrud | ~1.5 km |
How It Works
- Rent monthly from Boongg at boongg.com/bike-rent-pune — Rs 3,999/month, zero deposit
- Ride scooty to nearest metro station — park in designated two-wheeler parking
- Take metro to your work zone station
- Use metro e-bike or walk for the final stretch — or keep your Boongg scooty at office end
- Evenings: reverse the route — or take a different one (cafes, gym, errands)
The monthly scooty means you're not limited to office commute. Grocery runs, Balewadi High Street on Friday night, weekend rides to Lavasa — all covered.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Pune Metro Line 3 open?
Phase 1 (12 stations, Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar) is targeting May-July 2026. Construction is 94.2% complete as of March 2026.
Can I park my rental scooty at metro stations?
Yes. All Metro Line 3 stations will have designated two-wheeler parking areas. PMC proposed rate: Rs 4/hour for two-wheelers.
Is Boongg cheaper than metro e-bikes?
For commuters: yes. Metro e-bikes cost Rs 55/hour (Rs 1.50/min). Boongg monthly at Rs 3,999 gives unlimited use — commute, errands, weekends.
What if the metro gets delayed?
Your Boongg rental works regardless. Use it for the full commute now, then switch to metro+scooty combo when it opens. Flexible monthly plans mean no commitment.
Which Boongg location is closest to Hinjewadi metro stations?
The Hinjewadi pickup point is within 1 km of all three Hinjewadi phase stations.
Rent a Scooty — Rs 3,999/month
Zero deposit. Free helmet.
Wakad · Hinjewadi · Balewadi · Kothrud · Pune Station
