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Time of India
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Ponnam seeks Centre's support for Tealgana's road safety, EV initiatives
Hyderabad: Transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Monday urged Union road transport minister Nitin Gadkari to extend central assistance for key road safety, electric mobility, and driver training initiatives in Telangana. In a letter to the Union minister, Ponnam highlighted Telangana's progress in modernising its transport sector through digital platforms like VAHAN and SARATHI, AI-based traffic systems, scrapping facilities, and awareness programmes. He made a strong pitch for a second Institute of Driving Training and Research (IDTR) near Hyderabad, noting that the current facility at Sircilla is too remote for urban users. "With a population of over four crore and 1.72 crore registered vehicles, Telangana faces a serious shortage of trained commercial drivers," he said. The state has earmarked 40 acres at Dundigal for the new IDTR and is seeking central approval. Ponnam also requested ₹55 crore for an AI-based Integrated Intelligent Transport Management System , ₹176 crore under the SASCI scheme, and ₹43 crore to automate 57 driving test tracks that issue nearly five lakh licences annually. He reaffirmed Telangana's EV push, citing full waivers on road tax and registration.
United News of India
30-04-2025
- General
- United News of India
Telangana Govt partners Rapido to roll out road safety awareness campaign
Hyderabad, Apr 30 (UNI) In a concerted effort to address the critical issue of road safety, the Telangana Transport Department has partnered with Rapido to roll out a comprehensive statewide awareness campaign. The collaboration aims to educate citizens on safe riding practices and emphasise the importance of helmet usage. As part of the partnership, Rapido and the Transport Department will implement a multi-faceted Road Safety and Awareness Campaign across Telangana. Key components of the campaign include driver training programs, public workshops, helmet distribution drives, and innovative outreach activities designed to engage and inform the community. At the SARATHI event held here on Wednesday, Rapido distributed 250 helmets, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing safety for riders, captains, and the broader community. These efforts aim to promote adherence to traffic regulations while fostering a culture of responsible commuting across the state. UNI KNR SSP
