India, July 31 -- Ending a five-year delay due to space constraints and technical objections, the transport department has finally approved the establishment of an automated driving testing track (ADTT) at Phulenagar, Alandi Road, Pune.

As per the information shared by the Pune Regional Transport Office (RTO), the new ADTT system will be implemented by a private company through a tendering process floated by the local Sub-Regional Transport Office. The track is expected to be completed within a year, and will mirror the design of the current automated track at the Institute of Driving Training and Research (IDTR) in Bhosari.

Pune regional transport officer Swapnil Bhosale confirmed the development and said, "The tendering process for es...