Pune Traffic Police Takes Action Against 1,087 Illegal Auto-Rickshaws 

Pune, November 28, 2025: The Pune City Traffic Department has launched a major enforcement drive to curb illegally operating auto-rickshaws in the city. A special team comprising one officer and four personnel was formed on November 10, 2025, to take action against autorickshaws violating transport regulations.

Between November 10 and November 26, the special squad initiated action against 1,087 auto-rickshaws operating illegally or violating traffic norms.

As per the department, the action taken under various categories includes:

Carrying excess passengers: 234 cases

No-parking violations (obstruction to traffic): 92 cases

Front seat violations: 36 cases

Driving without uniform: 424 cases

Not carrying required documents: 16 cases

Signal violations: 16 cases

Parking at unauthorized rickshaw stands: 38 cases

Wrong-side driving: 36 cases

Refusing fares: 138 cases

Other miscellaneous violations: 57 cases

The Pune Traffic Department has appealed to all auto-rickshaw drivers to strictly follow traffic regulations in order to reduce congestion and ensure the safety of commuters.

Drivers have been urged to:

Halt only at authorised rickshaw stands

Avoid illegal parking on roads

Follow signal and lane discipline

Treat passengers politely and honestly

Charge fares strictly as per the meter

The department stated that collective cooperation is key to achieving safe and disciplined traffic movement across Pune.