RTO invites complaints against errant drivers

The regional transport officer (RTO) of Pune, Arun Yeola, has invited complaints from citizens against errant autorickshaw drivers and assured them of corrective measures.

Speaking to DNA, he said, "We have a cell to deal with this problem and the staff comprises three persons who look after grievances from 11 am to 6 pm."

After the cell receives complaints, it issues notices to the drivers and the owners of the vehicles and penalises them on the basis of the gravity of the complaint. "We can slap them with a minimum fine of Rs500 and have the power to suspend their licenses. We have a 'wanted' register that has the names of errant drivers. We take strict action against them if they do not approach the authorities in the given time," Yeola said.

"We also suspend the licences of drivers who repeat the offences," he added.