Pune RTO Checks 929 Buses Ahead Of Diwali 2026, Detects 315 Violations And Recovers ₹25.82 Lakh In Fines, Taxes
Pune: Ahead of the Diwali festive rush, Pune Regional Transport Office (RTO) conducted a special inspection drive targeting buses operating in and around the city, checking 929 vehicles between September 1 and October 31, 2026. During the drive, officials detected violations in 315 buses and recovered a total of ₹25.82 lakh in taxes and fines. According to the RTO's enforcement data, the…
Ahead of the Diwali festivities, Pune Regional Transport Office (RTO) launched a special inspection campaign for buses in and around the city from September 1 to October 31, 2026. The drive checked 929 buses, uncovering 315 violations and collecting ₹25.82 lakh in fines and taxes. The RTO reported that 154 buses were found in violation during the first phase in September.
The department decided 122 cases and recovered ₹13.80 lakh during that month, consisting of ₹12.43 lakh in fines and ₹1.37 lakh in taxes. In October, the inspections became more intensive, with 496 buses checked, resulting in 161 violations. The department decided 63 cases and recovered ₹12.02 lakh, including ₹11.10 lakh in fines and ₹92,000 in taxes.
Pune's Deputy Regional Transport Officer Swapnil Bhosale explained that the intensified inspections aimed to ensure compliance with transport regulations and maintain road safety during the festive season. Overall, the two-month campaign resulted in the inspection of 929 buses, detection of 315 violations, and recovery of ₹25.82 lakh.
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