Automobile

Karnataka to Raise PUC Fees from Aug 15: New Rates for Two‑Wheelers, Cars, Diesel Vehicles

Karnataka will increase the Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate fees effective 15 August. The new rates apply to two‑wheelers, cars and diesel vehicles, as announced by the state transport department.

16 Aug 2026

Himachal Pradesh to Add 1,000 Buses to HRTC Fleet, 200 Hydrogen Buses on the Table

The Himachal Pradesh government plans to procure 1,000 new buses for the Himachal Road Transport Corporation, with 200 of them earmarked for hydrogen fuel technology.

16 Aug 2026

Karnataka Hikes PUC Fees

The Karnataka government has increased PUC testing fees for all vehicle types. The move is expected to affect vehicle owners across the state.

16 Aug 2026

KTC Adds 10 New 53-Seat Semi-Luxury Buses to Fleet

Karnataka Transport Corporation has inducted ten new 53-seat semi-luxury buses, expanding its fleet to improve passenger comfort on inter-city routes.

15 Aug 2026

Goa CM Switches To EV

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has replaced his diesel SUV with a Tata Harrier EV. This move is seen as a step towards promoting electric vehicles in the state.

14 Aug 2026

Maharashtra Sets New Rule for Cab and Auto Drivers Effective Aug 15

The Maharashtra government has announced a new regulation that will apply to cab and auto drivers from 15 August. The rule is aimed at improving safety and service standards in the state’s transport sector.

14 Aug 2026

12-Year-Old Schoolgirl Fatally Trapped Under DTC Bus Wheels in East Delhi

A 12‑year‑old girl was crushed under the wheels of a Delhi Transport Corporation bus while en route to school in East Delhi, according to reports.

14 Aug 2026

Maharashtra Introduces New Rule

Maharashtra has announced a new rule for cab and auto drivers, effective from August 15. The state aims to regulate the services provided by these drivers.

14 Aug 2026

Andhra Pradesh Sees 6.52% Drop in Bike Sales

Bike sales in Andhra Pradesh have declined by 6.52%, puzzling the state government. The decline has raised concerns about the automotive market in the state.

14 Aug 2026

Rajasthan Gets 4-Lane Highway

Rajasthan will get a four-lane highway between Shri Ganganagar and Hanumangarh, easing traffic congestion. The project will cost 2386.08 crore rupees.

14 Aug 2026

24-Year-Old Mumbai Biker Fatally Injured in Trailer-Motorcycle Collision in Chhattisgarh

A 24-year-old woman from Kandivali, Mumbai, was killed when a trailer collided with her motorcycle in Chhattisgarh.

14 Aug 2026

Gujarat’s Road Accidents Reach 88% of 2025 Projection by July

By July, Gujarat has recorded 88% of the road accidents projected for the year 2025, according to a Times of India report.

13 Aug 2026