Pune RTO Surpasses Revenue Target, Collects ₹1,922 Crore In 2025-26

The Regional Transport Office (RTO), Pune, has exceeded its revenue collection target for the financial year 2025–26.

According to the official information, the state government had set a target of ₹1,895.17 crore towards motor vehicle tax and related fees. The Pune RTO successfully collected ₹1,922.12 crore, achieving 101.42 per cent of the assigned target.

Strict enforcement by road safety squads also contributed significantly to the revenue. A total of 61,509 vehicles were found violating rules during inspections, leading to the issuance of e-challans and the collection of ₹25.68 crore.

In terms of licensing, the office issued 1,86,824 driving licences during the year, along with 51,584 international driving permits.

Recovery of pending dues remained another focus area. The department collected ₹32.23 crore in arrears of motor vehicle tax and ₹9.80 crore under pending environmental tax.

Additionally, ₹1.06 crore in revenue was generated through the e-auction of 193 vehicles.

The RTO also made progress in compliance initiatives, with 11,18,844 vehicles fitted with High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) within its jurisdiction.

Vehicle registrations remained robust during the year, with a total of 3,45,543 new vehicles registered. The office also earned ₹73.76 crore through the reservation of 56,172 fancy (choice) numbers.