Bhubaneswar, Jan. 30 -- In a significant step toward improving road safety and vehicle regulation, the Odisha government has introduced India's first Automated Testing Station (ATS) fully owned and operated by the state.

The facility, established under the jurisdiction of Cuttack RTO, aims to enhance the accuracy and transparency of motor vehicle fitness inspections.

The ATS system, implemented in accordance with the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, leverages advanced technical expertise to conduct automated fitness tests. Unlike the previous manual assessment system, which was prone to human error and subjectivity, the automated process ensures impartial and efficient fitness evaluations.

This move is expected to significantly reduce the ...