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Cuttack: The Odisha government has barred entry and operation of commercial vehicles older than 10 years registered in other states, aiming to improve road safety and streamline transport systems. The directive, issued under instructions from Commerce and Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena, insists that all regional transport offices (RTOs) enforce the decision taken at the 301st State Transport Authority meeting held July 19, 2023. As per the order, no new permits will be granted to such over-age vehicles for operations within Odisha. Authorities have also been directed not to process address changes, ownership transfers, or tax-related transactions for these vehicles. All RTOs and ARTOs have been instructed to strictly implement the decision.
The Odisha government has imposed restrictions on the transfer of ownership of commercial public transport vehicles like buses and taxis that are more than 10 years old and registered in any other state, officials said on Monday. The State Transport Authority (STA) took this decision keeping the safety, comfort and convenience of the travelling public in view, according to an order. Also Read: India-Made Maruti Suzuki eVitara Scores 4 Star Safety Rating In ANCAP Crash Tests "The stage/contract ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a decisive push towards safer and cleaner roads, the Government of Odisha has prohibited the entry and operation of commercial vehicles older than 10 years registered outside the state. The directive was finalised at a meeting of the State Transport Authority (STA) and rolled out under the supervision of Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena. Regional Transport Offices across Odisha have been tasked with enforcing the new norms on the ground. Under the revised framework, overaged commercial vehicles from other states will be denied permission to ply within Odisha. The trans ...Read More >