Ahmedabad on Thursday received a new Regional Transport Office (RTO) at Subhash Bridge, with Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi stating that the facility has been developed to enhance transparency, efficiency and speed in the delivery of transport-related public services.
The modern RTO office, developed by the state government’s Ports and Transport Department, brings multiple vehicle and licensing services under one roof, aiming to provide citizens with a more streamlined experience.
The facility includes separate counters for transport and non-transport vehicle services, new vehicle registrations, permits, fitness certification, blacklist-related work, driving licences, the DL and challan branch, RMA services, AMC tax payments and cash transactions.
Addressing the inauguration ceremony, Sanghavi said the government was committed to providing “technology-driven, transparent and speedy services” to citizens. He added that the new office would make services, including driving licence-related work, more accessible and convenient.
Highlighting the automated driving test track as a key feature of the facility, the Deputy Chief Minister said it would ensure greater transparency in the driving licence issuance process.
“The automated driving test track will bring complete transparency to the driving licence process, and only applicants who meet the required standards will be granted driving licences,” Sanghavi said.
He also emphasised the need for coordination between elected representatives and the administration to ensure that government services reach every section of society.
“Public representatives and the administration must work in coordination so that the benefits of all government facilities reach the last citizen,” he said.
Sanghavi appealed to citizens to help maintain the new premises and said preserving public infrastructure was a collective responsibility.
“Preserving public property is the collective responsibility of every citizen,” he said.
Those present at the inauguration included Gujarat Minister of State for Urban Development Darshana Vaghela, Ahmedabad Mayor Hitesh Barot, Member of Parliament Dinesh Makwana, city BJP president Prerak Shah, several MLAs, Additional Chief Secretary Harit Shukla, Transport Commissioner Rajendrakumar, senior government officials and local residents.
(IANS Inputs)
