Pune E-Bike Taxis Stalled as Aggregators Go Silent
Pune's wait for e-bike taxis continues as Uber, Ola & Rapido remain silent after RTO's second rejection. Commuters face harassment from autos & cabs. Will the service ever start?
Pune's wait for e-bike taxis continues as Uber, Ola & Rapido remain silent after RTO's second rejection. Commuters face harassment from autos & cabs. Will the service ever start?
Police investigation clears predecessor driver & bus mechanism in Bhandup accident that killed 4. Driver Santosh Sawant's custody extended for psychological tests. Read the latest updates.
Pune RTO sees a surge in International Driving Permits, issuing 5,623 in 2025. Travel agents confirm the trend of renting cars abroad for flexible travel. Learn about the application process and why this trend is growing.
Indore RTO seized seven buses, including three sleeper coaches, for severe safety violations like missing fire equipment and illegal seating. Read about the crackdown and new safety mandates.
Sambalpur RTO impounds a private bus, fines it Rs 2.19 lakh for multiple violations including no licence, insurance, and tax evasion while carrying schoolchildren. Read about the shocking lapses.
Maharashtra's transport department receives nearly 1 crore HSRP applications. Over 73 lakh vehicles already fitted. Final deadline is Dec 31, 2025. Learn features and cost.
Pune RTO's revenue from VIP vehicle registration numbers surged to Rs71.5 crore in 2025, a significant jump from Rs52.9 crore in 2024, despite only a slight increase in units sold. Discover the bidding frenzy and why numbers like '7' fetched Rs7.7 lakh.
A Bengaluru man is under investigation for allegedly forging documents to undervalue his Rs 5.5 crore Bentley Flying Spur, evading nearly Rs 78 lakh in road tax. RTO officials have issued a notice.
Nagpur achieves a 21% reduction in road accident deaths in 2025, becoming Maharashtra's safest city. Learn how awareness and enforcement drove this success.
Navsari SOG arrests Jigar Patel for producing duplicate driving licences using a mobile app. 59 fake DLs seized. Learn how the sophisticated scam operated.
Goa cyber police reveal 5 new deceptive scams, including reward points fraud. Over 40 FIRs filed this year, with seniors being 60% of investment fraud victims. Learn how to stay safe.
Uttar Pradesh government suspends three Regional Transport Officers for corruption. STF filed FIR under IPC, Prevention of Corruption Act. Read the full story.
Kolhapur district saw a sharp rise in road accident deaths towards 2025 end, with 368 fatalities. Authorities focus on night construction hazards and launch a month-long safety drive.
A 25-year-old man arrested from Surat for a Rs 21 lakh cyber fraud. Malad couple lost savings via a malicious 'RTO challan' APK file. Police probe ongoing.
From Deepika Padukone to Katrina Kaif, Bollywood's leading ladies are mastering high-octane stunts, reshaping the action genre. Discover how they're breaking stereotypes and setting new benchmarks.
Maharashtra saw over 32.7 lakh new vehicle registrations in 2025, a 13.5% annual increase. Mumbai alone added 3 lakh vehicles, intensifying traffic and pollution woes. Explore the full data breakdown.
Maharashtra RTO revokes driver's licence over 2024 Kurla bus accident that killed 9. Action delayed by procedural hurdles, as driver remains jailed. Details inside.
A sophisticated cyber fraud campaign uses fake traffic fine portals to steal financial data. Learn how the scam works and how to protect yourself from these phishing attacks.
Rajasthan transport department cracks down on vehicle number allotment scam. RTOs directed to file criminal cases and submit detailed probe reports by year-end. Full story inside.
Chandigarh's vehicle registration trends show a shift as two-wheelers now lead. Explore the data, reasons behind high car ownership, and comparisons with Gandhinagar and Jalandhar.
Pune cab riders face demands for extra payment to switch on air-conditioners during winter. Multiple incidents reported with Uber and Rapido. Read about the commuter ordeal and official response.
Pune's festive season vehicle registrations soar 15-20%, hitting a 4-year peak. Experts warn of traffic and pollution, urging public transport focus. Read the full analysis.
Kanpur authorities launch a new colour-code system for e-rickshaws, merging 40 routes into 4. Joint campaigns for registration, fitness checks, and traffic enforcement announced. Read the full plan.
Mumbai's car registrations cross 15 lakh, pushing vehicle density to 753 per km. Experts warn of worsening congestion and call for urgent public transport boost. Read more.
Dell tightens return-to-office rules, demanding sales staff work 5 days a week onsite. New policy ends flexibility for parents, causing disruption. Read the full story.
Despite a Madras HC-backed circular, Karur RTO insists on manual vehicle inspections, demanding bribes up to Rs 2000. Dealers allege systemic corruption undermining digital reforms.
Jaipur RTO cracks down on a vintage vehicle number scam. Over 2000 owners face scrutiny, documents under verification from Dec 24-26. Read details and consequences.
Harvard, Yale, and Dartmouth release early admissions results for the Class of 2030, revealing competitive rates, transparency differences, and diversity initiatives. Explore the key trends shaping elite college admissions.
Udupi Deputy Commissioner Swaroopa TK directs RTO to penalize overloaded ready-mix concrete trucks causing spills and accidents. Action also ordered against buses stopping illegally.
Nine days after Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik ordered his suspension for negligence in a fatal school van crash, the Nagpur RTO officer remains in post. Public outrage grows over enforcement lapses. Read more.