India, Oct. 19 -- The festive rush has driven a notable spike in vehicle registrations at the Pune Regional Transport Office (RTO) this year. Between October 8 and 17, 2025, the RTO registered 13,387 vehicles, up from 12,235 during the corresponding festive window last year (October 19-28, 2024), a growth of nearly 9.4%.

The steepest increase was recorded in two-wheeler registrations, which rose from 7,911 last year to 8,763 this year, an addition of more than 850 motorcycles. The surge underscores Pune residents' growing preference for personal mobility and affordable commuting options.

According to Pune RTO data, tourist taxi and goods vehicle registrations also witnessed strong growth, reflecting a rebound in the transport and travel...