The Latest Breaking News from Transport Department

Hitting the brakes on retirement benefits

Retired transport employees of Tamil Nadu find themselves in a position, after years of hard labor, they are now forced  to wait indefinitely for receiving their terminal dues. Many futures are in jeopardy thanks to this situation caused by a measure of chronic financial mismanagement, increasing the retirement age, increasing fuel…

The Hindu · Jul 16, 2022

Andhra Pradesh: ACB raids Penukonda check- post, seizes unaccounted for cash

Report sent to Transport Department seeking action against MV inspector

The Hindu · Jul 6, 2022

Andhra Pradesh: Transport Dept. gathers more details to bolster its case against Diwakar Travels

The firm is owned by former TDP MP J.C. Diwakar Reddy and his family

The Hindu · Jul 4, 2022

10k people died in 20k road accidents in Rajasthan last year: Report

JAIPUR: The transport department, which has been rattled following a spate of fatal accidents, has been directed to take some tough measures to prevent such incidents by strict enforcement of traffic rules.

The Times of India · Apr 20, 2022

Delhi to have dedicated lanes for buses, goods carriers from April 1

NEW DELHI: Come April 1, the transport department of the Delhi government will strictly enforce lane discipline for buses and goods carriers on 15 selected roads in the city, with fines upto Rs 10,000 and six months of imprisonment for errant drivers. Vehicles found plying on other lanes will be…

The Times of India · Mar 23, 2022

Transport Department warns against ferrying of passengers by bike taxis

The Transport Department has warned two-wheeler owners against operating their vehicles as bike taxis through mobile app-based aggregators and illegally ferrying passengers for commercial purposes.

The Hindu · Mar 14, 2022

Transport Department awaiting funds for refurbishing 1,200 buses

A proposal seeking ₹120 crore for rebuilding the bus bodies has been sent as the Transport Department is finding it difficult to operate these vehicles owing to safety concerns

The Hindu · Mar 3, 2022

Karnataka Transport Department asks public not to use illegal bike taxis

The Karnataka Transport Department, which has been cracking down on bike taxi aggregators operating illegally, has asked the public not to book bike rides on their mobile apps

The Hindu · Feb 22, 2022

Transport department signs agreement with Bloomberg Philanthropies for road safety measures in Bengaluru

As part of the agreement, various measures, such as enforcing laws on speeding, drunk driving, wearing helmets, building safer roads etc. will be implemented

The Hindu · Feb 21, 2022