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Young biker killed in Borivali hit-and-run, police launch search for accused

Young biker killed in Borivali hit-and-run, police launch search for accused

Akshat Singh, a 23-year-old biker, died in a hit-and-run incident in Mumbai’s Borivali area while returning home. The case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Motor Vehicles Act, and police are working to identify the vehicle involved

06 May,2025 12:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Thane tribunal awards Rs 8.84 lakh to woman injured in speeding autorickshaw

Thane tribunal awards Rs 8.84 lakh to woman injured in speeding autorickshaw

A 26-year-old woman has been awarded Rs 8.84 lakh by the Thane Motor Accident Claims Tribunal after she suffered serious injuries when an autorickshaw overturned due to speeding. The tribunal held the vehicle owner and insurer jointly liable

04 May,2025 11:31 AM IST | Mumbai
Mumbai: Rickshaw rage over bike taxi plan

Mumbai: Rickshaw rage over bike taxi plan

Unions threaten agitation, say move will crush livelihoods; state transport minister Pratap Sarnaik said the decision was made to offer affordable travel options

10 April,2025 07:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Maharashtra legislature clears bill to increase vehicle tax

Maharashtra legislature clears bill to increase vehicle tax

The Maharashtra Motor Vehicles Tax (Amendment) Bill 2025 was passed in the legislative council on Friday. It was earlier cleared by the legislative assembly. The bill amends the Motor Vehicles Act 1958

21 March,2025 10:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Transport minister orders crackdown on vehicle dealers without trade certificate

Transport minister orders crackdown on vehicle dealers without trade certificate

Maharashtra’s Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik has ordered a special inspection drive to penalise vehicle dealers and manufacturers operating without valid trade certificates, following a complaint against Ola Electric

20 March,2025 09:39 AM IST | Mumbai
Maharashtra Budget Session: Govt tables bill to hike motor vehicles tax

Maharashtra Budget Session: Govt tables bill to hike motor vehicles tax

The bill was tabled in the assembly on Wednesday with the aim of increasing vehicle tax and potentially generating additional revenue

19 March,2025 08:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Cops file FIR against fraudsters for creating fake links of HSRP registration

Cops file FIR against fraudsters for creating fake links of HSRP registration

The incident came to light after an Assistant Transport Commissioner-rank officer approached the South Region Cyber police station in Mumbai on Wednesday with a complaint against unidentified cyber fraudsters, an official said

06 March,2025 10:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Fadnavis wrongly briefed by officials on charges for HSRPs, claims Rohit Pawar

Fadnavis wrongly briefed by officials on charges for HSRPs, claims Rohit Pawar

The NCP (SP) leader claimed that CM Fadnavis was wrongly briefed by his officials regarding fees for HSRPs and pointed out that two-wheelers in Gujarat were charged Rs 160 for the plates, but the price was Rs 450 in Maharashtra

03 March,2025 04:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra transport commissioner clarifies controversy over pricing of HSRP

Maharashtra transport commissioner clarifies controversy over pricing of HSRP

There had been social media posts and reports comparing rates from Maharashtra and other states, with Maharashtra showing the highest rates for change of number plates

01 March,2025 10:04 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Maharashtra extends deadline for affixing HSRP to April 30

Maharashtra extends deadline for affixing HSRP to April 30

HSRPs are licenced plates designed to curb theft and other fraudulent activities related to vehicle identification through enhanced security features. The transport department announced that the new deadline for vehicle owners to affix HSRPs will be April 30, instead of the original deadline of March 31

18 February,2025 10:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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