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State creates 450 new RTO posts to stop shortcuts

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.

State transport body to phase out old autos,taxis

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).

Panel to ensure smooth ride during meter recalibration

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.

State plans mounted displays on taxis,autos to show availability

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.

Follow rules strictly: CM to transport dept officials

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.

Licences of 105 driving schools cancelled for flouting norms

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.

Suburbs stuck on road as striking auto drivers slam brakes again

October 04, 2011 12:01 am

Commuters in the city’s suburbs were once again inconvenienced as about 5,000 autorickshaw drivers stopped work to participate in a day-long protest near the Transport Commissioner’s office in Bandra.

Now,hop into pre-paid taxis at Mumbai Central

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.

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