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Over 48,000 challans issued to taxi & auto drivers for violating traffic rules in Mumbai

Over 48,000 challans issued to taxi & auto drivers for violating traffic rules in Mumbai

Time of India05-05-2025
MUMBAI: In a massive crackdown against auto and taxi drivers violating traffic rules, mainly
refusal to ply
, traffic police issued over 48,000 e-challans over a fortnight.
A special campaign was carried out between April 18 and May 4 under the supervision of Joint Commissioner of Traffic, Anil Kumbhare.
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Police said 28,814 challans were issued for refusal to ply, 1,164 challans for not wearing uniforms, 6,268 challans for carrying more passengers than permitted, and 12,171 challans for other violations.
"We collected Rs 40.25 lakh in fines," a police officer said.
The process of suspension of licences for 28,814 auto and taxi drivers for refusal to ply is ongoing at Regional Transport Offices (RTO).
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