India’s road have a blend of both new and old but when it’s about aging vehicles it continue to run unchecked they are posing a serious risk to public safety and environment.
Mandatory Digital Fitness Certification
Many fitness test have been done today but most of them are paper based and inconsistent across the regions. Every old vehicle, whether commercial or personal, should have its fitness certificate updated online, linked to a centralized national portal.
Government is now running Automated Testing Centres all across
Vehicle influenced by untrained staff are currently subjective in testing. Partner with private firms are set up for the automated testing stations that opened up with scientific accuracy. All these centers use computer aided tools that take measure emissions, breaking the efficiency and suspension of health and more.
Strict rules and regulations are necessary
Offer discounts on road taxes or toll tax for vehicles have that pass fitness tests or they use cleanmer fuels like CNG and Electricity. Even a small benefit can push the owner towards prioritization of maintenance and compliance.
Concern for the Public Awareness Campaign
Vehicle owners especially from the rural or semi- urban regions don’t know the risk of skipping the fitness test. The government should roll out with multilingual awareness through platforms like TV, Radio and social media.
Skill Development for Inspectors
The best tech is all meaningless without the skilled hands behind it. Train RTO Inspectors and mechanics are in use of modern diagnostic tools, safety protocols and ethical practices takes place including regular workshops and certificates should be mandatory.
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