Pune: The state transport department has given a target to Pune RTO to train 2,000 heavy vehicle drivers for Germany. A senior Pune RTO official said, “As per a govt order, Germany needs 10,000 heavy vehicle drivers in all. We have been tasked to train to 2,000 such drivers.
The drivers need to have a heavy vehicle licence . Those interested can come to the RTO and scan a QR code for information or talk to staff.” TNN We also published the following articles recently Licence delayed? Use online copy, says RTO Residents of Bhopal faced delays in receiving driving licences despite completing the online application process.
RTO Jitendra Sharma stated that online-delivered licences should be treated as valid. Delays were attributed to a shortage of digital cards and a tussle between agents and the RTO, affecting licence issuance and renewals. Heavy spells in ghat areas of Pune, Satara and Raigad The ghat sections in Pune, Satara, and Raigad districts experienced heavy rainfall in the last 24 hours, with the India Meteorological Department issuing a red alert for the area.
Pune city recorded moderate rain. IMD warned of potential hazards such as reduced visibility, slippery roads, and minor landslides due to persistent rain. 1 dead, 2 hurt as drunk driver rams vehicle into men at work A car driven by Sanket Shet, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, hit three workers filling potholes on Old Mandovi bridge, resulting in one death and two injuries.
The incident occurred aro.