Author: Kanika Bansal

Kerala wants to reintroduce two-driver rule for trucks

reintroduce two-driver rule trucks in Kerala

The state government has decided to approach the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) to reintroduce the two-driver rule for national permit trucks and lorries. The state government has decided to approach...

‘Poor infra, excess vehicle capacity hurting transport sector in North-East’

Excess vehicle capacity hurting transport line

Speedy project completion, better roadside amenities are a must, say panelists at transport meet Lack of infrastructure, poor roads, excess vehicle capacity and fluctuating fuel prices are some of the major issues hampering the...

FASTag mandatory only on national highways

FASTag mandatory only on NH: MSRDC

FASTag will be compulsory only at the 500-plus toll plazas on national highways controlled by National Highways Authority of India and not state highways, which come under Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC). PUNE:...

FASTag, govt looks to remove speed breakers on national highways

FASTag, govt looks to remove speed breakers

FASTag is a radio frequency identification sticker typically fixed to a vehicle’s windscreen and allows the deduction of toll wirelessly and automatically without requiring a vehicle to stop at plazas. The government on Tuesday...