In 24 hours, two scooterists fined Rs 47,000 in GurugramThe motorists, riding without helmets and not carrying documents, had to pay hefty fines. Both were fined under the amended Motor Vehicles ...
04 Sep, 2019, 01.39 PM IST
Government tightens localisation norms for electric vehiclesIn a move that could severely impact prices, strict localisation norms have been placed on makers of e-cars.
07 Mar, 2019, 01.27 PM IST
How fake helmets are putting the lives of millions of motorists at riskTop helmet manufacturers reckon that 75-80 per cent Indians end up buying fake helmets as they go for lighter, cheaper ones.
04 Feb, 2018, 02.39 PM IST
Bengaluru: Road mishaps rise but cops stay cluelessThe city police are working on a eight-year roadmap aiming to achieve a drastic reduction in deaths on city roads.
06 Dec, 2017, 11.14 AM IST
'Bad roads don't cause accidents always but negligent driving does'At least a two-wheeler rider dies in Bengaluru every day. And, the police attribute it to “rash and negligent riding“ even when poor road i...
02 Jun, 2017, 10.37 AM IST
Riders find helmets a headache as sun beats down on cityFrom January to March this year, the traffic police booked 5.64 lakh cases against riders and 4.61 lakh cases against pillion riders for br...
18 Apr, 2017, 12.00 PM IST
Pedestrians are an endangered species on city roadsUrban mobility expert V Ravichander suggested that authorities introduce `traffic calming measures' for the safety of pedestrians.
28 Mar, 2017, 11.19 AM IST
Changes in Motor Vehicles Act to make helmets compulsory for kids above 4The amendments also make it mandatory to secure a child occupant below 14 years with a safety belt or restraint system in a car.
10 Aug, 2016, 04.13 PM IST
Bengaluru's Ballari Road turns deadly for pedestrians, cyclistsAirport-bound taxis and cars clock between 100 kmph and 140 kmph, endangering pedestrians, cyclists and two-wheelers.
28 Mar, 2016, 11.09 AM IST
Spotlight: Gadgets that are taking over the tech worldAttention, tech-enthusiasts! Here are some drool-worthy technologies that will be available in the market soon.
21 Jan, 2016, 01.28 PM IST
Government preparing action plan to cut road deaths by half in five yearsIn a letter written to the finance ministry, road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari had said that road deaths lead to an econom...
16 Nov, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
The chronicles of Ather: Building a smart electric bike for IndiaAther’s electric scooter has a low center of gravity that can facilitate sharp turns and an aluminum chassis that makes it very light.
31 Aug, 2015, 06.04 PM IST
Bangalore traffic police's decision to re-impose lanes for autorickshaws draws flakAfter failing due to lack of enforcement in 2008, autorickshaw lanes mysteriously reappeared on several of the city’s roads a month ago.
02 Dec, 2014, 07.09 AM IST
How Cyrus Mistry is planning to fix what isn't working at the Tata GroupCyrus Mistry spent much of the first year as chief of the 92-co Tata group creating fresh foundation and figuring out what’s working and wh...
02 Dec, 2013, 10.54 PM IST