April 09, 2014 5:01 pm
The government has sanctioned 450 new executive posts at regional transport offices (RTO) across the state to speed up issuance of driving licences and vehicle registration.
April 30, 2013 4:51 am
The state transport authority Monday decided to phase out autorickshaws and taxis older than 16 years and 20 years respectively in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
October 20, 2012 12:37 am
The state transport authority decided on Friday to form an internal committee to address operational issues that may arise during recalibration of autorickshaw and taxi meters after the new fares came into effect recently.
October 19, 2012 12:35 am
Considering that most of the times the cause of arguments between commuters and autorickshaw or taxi drivers is their refusal to ply,the state transport department is working towards introducing mounted displays that will clearly indicate if the vehicle is engaged,available for hire or off duty.
August 24, 2012 6:15 am
Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Thursday directed officers of the Transport Department to ensure stringent implementation of rules pertaining to passenger transport vehicles and especially school buses with a view to minimising road accidents and loss of life.
October 04, 2011 3:25 am
The Motor Vehicles Department cancelled licences of 105 driving schools in Mumbai as part of a statewide crackdown on faulty driving schools over the past two months.
October 04, 2011 12:01 am
Commuters in the citys suburbs were once again inconvenienced as about 5,000 autorickshaw drivers stopped work to participate in a day-long protest near the Transport Commissioners office in Bandra.
September 09, 2011 12:18 am
The Regional Transport Office on Thursday launched the first of the five pre-paid taxi services planned for the city at the Mumbai Central station.




