India, Jan. 9 -- The Pune Regional Transport Office's (RTO's) latest enforcement data reveals a clear pattern of intensified action followed by improved compliance in the contract bus segment over the last three years. Between April and December 2025, the RTO inspected 4,330 contract buses and recovered Rs.172.86 lakh, marking a significant drop compared to previous years. This decline reflects improved adherence to permit conditions, tax norms and safety regulations by operators after a year of strict monitoring.

As per the information shared by the RTO, the enforcement drive reached its peak in 2024-25 when the Pune RTO carried out inspections of 12,051 contract buses; nearly three times higher than the previous year. This large-scale ...