The issue of underage driving once again came into spotlight after two teenagers lost their lives in a road accident. They were riding a two-wheeler in the BRT corridor in Swargate when a state transport bus hit their two-wheeler. As in all other cities, the number of minors driving two-wheelers is increasing by leaps and […]
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The civic administration on Monday proposed to reintroduce pay-and-park scheme for two-wheelers on 15 main roads of city, the reluctance of elected representatives notwithstanding. The administration proposed Rs 3 for two-wheeler parking for the first hour and Rs 5 for every subsequent hour. They tabled the proposal before all party leaders meeting held in the
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In peak traffic hours (which are 8 am to 12 pm and 4 pm to 9 pm) driving from Wakad Bridge to Geometric Circle Chowk, becomes a harrowing experience, particularly when negotiating the three chowks, Shivaji Chowk, Y Junction and Geometric Circle that fall on the route. The 3-km drive from Wakad Naka to the IT Park which
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Driving at high speed and lane indiscipline have emerged as problem areas at the Urse toll plaza on the Pune-Mumbai expressway where five people have died and 11 were left injured in two similar accidents since October 2. Despite the gruesome accidents, caused due to human error, little has changed in the way motorists drive
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THE BACKGROUND About four years ago, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and the Pune traffic police proposed converting Jangli Maharaj Road and Fergusson College Road into one-way streets. The primary purpose of this was to increase the average speed of vehicles which had become very slow and was leading to congestion. NGOs working on the
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Vehicle drivers in Pune now need to think before they decide to jump the signal next time or bang into another vehicle due to callous driving behaviour. In a bid to keep vehicle drivers from violating traffic rules, Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) will be sharing traffic violation data with insurance companies. Pune will be the first
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Although Pune is growing rapidly, the poor public transport system has not been able to keep up pace with Pune’s growth rate. While the city is expanding in every direction, there is poor connectivity of public transport system and therefore Puneites are forced to use private vehicles. While Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad areas have a
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Helmetless riding continues to claim lives as 11 persons ended up dying on city roads in February. In January a total of 29 helmetless motorcyclists had lost their lives. The fatalities mostly fall in the age group of between 20 and 30 years. If we want to prevent accidental deaths then wear helmets and make
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More number of pedestrians have fallen victim to mishaps in the city in 2012 as against the statistics of 2011. Thanks to lack of discipline on the roads and poor traffic infrastructure. According to the traffic police records, 113 pedestrians were killed in the 1,619 accidents in 2011. The death toll increased to 123 in
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Even though the Pune traffic police tried repeatedly to convince people about wearing helmets during driving in Pune, statistics show that their efforts have gone unsuccessful and their fears have come true. Of the 208 motorists who lost their lives in accidents in 2012, only two had worn helmets. Also, in most of these fatal
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