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Panvel RTO Warns Transporters Of Ganeshotsav Overcharging, Safety Violations
The Panvel transport office issued rules for vehicles operating during Ganeshotsav.
Many devotees are expected to travel toward Konkan during the festival.
Rickshaw and bus operators must charge the official fares.
They must not behave badly with passengers or break traffic rules.
Rickshaws cannot carry more people than allowed.
Buses must have working emergency exits, fire extinguishers and first-aid kits.
Drivers must not drive after drinking alcohol or drive dangerously.
Passengers can report problems to the Panvel RTO with details about the vehicle and journey.
Panvel RTO warned auto-rickshaw and passenger bus operators against overcharging, misbehaviour and traffic violations during Ganeshotsav.
Operators must follow government-prescribed fares and prioritize passenger safety, officials said.
Rickshaw drivers must keep documents valid, avoid overloading, park orderly and maintain proper conduct.
Bus operators must ensure emergency exits, fire extinguishers and first-aid kits are functional, while avoiding drunk or dangerous driving.
Passengers can report violations to Panvel RTO with the vehicle number, route and incident details at [email protected].
- Who
- The Panvel Regional Transport Office, auto-rickshaw drivers, passenger bus operators and devotees.
- What
- The RTO warned transport operators of strict action for overcharging, misbehaviour, unsafe driving and other violations.
- Where
- In areas under the Panvel RTO, including railway stations, bus stands and routes used by devotees travelling to Konkan.
- When
- During Ganeshotsav.
- Why
- To protect passengers and prevent operators from exploiting increased festival travel demand or causing traffic and safety problems.
Key facts
- Issuing authority
- Regional Transport Office, Panvel
- Applicable period
- Ganeshotsav
- Required fares
- Government-prescribed fares
- Rickshaw requirements
- Valid documents, permitted passenger capacity, orderly parking and proper conduct
- Bus safety equipment
- Working emergency exits, fire extinguishers and first-aid kits
- Potential penalties
- Action against drivers and vehicle owners under the Motor Vehicles Act
- Complaint email
- [email protected]
Quotes
Panvel RTO official
An official from the Panvel Regional Transport Office
“Passenger safety will be our top priority during Ganeshotsav. Transport operators must not take advantage of the increased demand to charge excessive fares or compromise safety. Strict action will be taken against those found violating the prescribed rules.”
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