City Ratings - Pune

 I had floated the idea of rating cities by a few things that matter to a common citizen. Here is my first attempt, at rating Pune, where I live.

Commuting. Buses.. reasonable, but not as well-maintained as Bangalore. Some areas over-served, some under. 6 on 10

Metro- inadequate network. Last mile connectivity not well thought out. Cost is reasonable though. 6 on 10.

Cleanliness- roads are not cleaned adequately, particularly garbage clearance is sloppy.. 5 on 10..

Autorickshaws- very good, both metered and Uber are available at most places. 8 on 10.

Weather- better than most places, except Bangalore- 8 on 10.

Food/drink options- plenty, and growing. Seafood, North/South Indian joints are plenty, so are pizza places. Craft beer is homegrown too, like Effingut, Pune-based. We also have TOIT, and Doolally's at Corinthian Club.

Internet- good speed, options. Or else my blog and fb participation would go for a toss.

Overall, quality of life is decent. Pollution is a problem, with too much construction.. road quality needs to improve. 

Rating Governance and Civic Facilities

 One way to keep governments in check is through Rating their performance on various counts that matter to you and me.. 

I propose a Rating on a 1 to 10 scale on the following-

1. Commute- ease, cost and availability of options

2. If there is a metro, ease of getting there and last mile connectivity

3. Cleanliness- availability of dust bins and garbage clearance on roads

4. Enforcing traffic rules - stopping errant drivers of all kinds, crazy parking and so on..

5. Ease of business at any govt. office we encounter.. RTO Passport, or any other

These will do for a start. Periodically do this through public posting based on actual experience, through independent agencies and individually through social media instead of stupid Whatsapp forwards.