Ludhiana, May 5 -- Small-scale private bus operators and other transport vehicle owners, including taxi, and school bus operators in Ludhiana, have raised serious concerns over the persistent difficulties they face in paying motor vehicle passing fees and other taxes at the Regional Transport Office (RTO).

In a letter addressed to the state transport commissioner, Jaspreet Singh, on December 26, 2024, the Small Scale Bus Operators' Welfare Association highlighted the "harassment and inconvenience" caused by the current manual process, which requires transporters to obtain an ID generated on e-Parivahan portal from a section officer before being allowed to pay their dues.

Jasbinder Singh Grewal, general secretary of the association asser...