Crackdown on overcharging private buses ahead of Diwali in Maha

In response to passenger complaints, Pune Regional Transport Office launched inspection drive running until November 20 amid festive rush for Diwali. RTO officials reaffirmed that private bus operators cannot exceed 1.5 times the MSRTC fare for corresponding categories and must display fare chart. Transport teams are checking vehicle permits, passenger capacities and mandatory safety equipment.