Automobile

Teen dies after e‑scooter fire in Ratlam, mother still in hospital

A teenager succumbed to injuries a few days after a fire erupted on an electric scooter in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, while his mother, also injured, remains hospitalized.

02 Sep 2026

Patna to Suspend Licences, Registrations Over ₹16 Lakh Unpaid Traffic Fines

The Patna traffic authority will issue notices to vehicle owners who have not paid about ₹16 lakh in pending traffic fines dating back to 2020, and will suspend their driving licences and vehicle registrations if dues remain unpaid.

01 Sep 2026

India Signals New Direction in Road Safety Policy, Says The Hindu

The Hindu reports that India is adopting a meaningful shift in its road safety approach, signalling a renewed focus on reducing traffic fatalities.

01 Sep 2026

New auto‑rickshaw fare rates take effect in Dakshina Kannada from Sept 1

The Karnataka transport department has announced revised auto‑rickshaw fares for the entire Dakshina Kannada district, with the new tariff schedule starting on September 1.

01 Sep 2026

Three dead, seven injured in high‑speed jeep crash in Nanded, Maharashtra

A jeep traveling at high speed collided with a tree on a Nanded road, killing three people and injuring seven.

01 Sep 2026

Mumbai Auto‑Rickshaw and Taxi Fares to Rise After CNG Price Hike

Mumbai auto‑rickshaw and taxi operators will raise fares to ₹18.22 per kilometer following a recent rise in compressed natural gas prices.

01 Sep 2026

E20 Petrol Sparks Market Shift, Drives Demand for Alternative Fuel Cars

The introduction of E20 petrol has altered the automotive market, prompting a surge in demand for vehicles powered by alternative fuels. Customers report increased waiting times and concerns over mileage and maintenance costs.

01 Sep 2026

NHAI Promises 7-Day Repair of NH-37 Near Sonapur After Khetri Crash

Following a fatal crash on NH‑37 near Sonapur, the National Highways Authority of India has ordered the repair of the affected stretch within seven days, while contractors are under investigation for alleged negligence.

01 Sep 2026

Six Dead in Khetri Road Accident, Six Others Injured

A multi‑vehicle collision on the Khetri–Dibrugarh highway has claimed six lives and left six people injured, authorities said. Emergency services responded quickly, but the accident has raised concerns over road safety.

01 Sep 2026

Connected Cars in India to Communicate – Could Cut Road Fatalities

India is set to introduce vehicle‑to‑vehicle communication technology, allowing cars to exchange data on the road, with hopes of lowering the nation’s high traffic death rate.

01 Sep 2026

Haryana Sees Over 3,000 Fatalities in Road Accidents in 2025

In 2025, Haryana recorded more than 3,000 deaths from road accidents, according to The Times of India.

01 Sep 2026

Madhya Pradesh May Deny Fuel to Uninsured Vehicles at Petrol Pumps

The Madhya Pradesh government is considering a measure that would allow petrol pump operators to refuse fuel to vehicles lacking valid insurance coverage. The proposal aims to encourage compliance with motor insurance laws.

01 Sep 2026