Bengaluru Central RTO tops in Karnataka, ranks 3rd nationally in revenue collection
Bengaluru: The Bengaluru Central Regional Transport Office (KA-01, HSR Layout) has emerged as the highest revenue-generating RTO in Karnataka and secured the third position in India for the financial year 2025-26, The Hindu reported.
The RTO recorded a total revenue of Rs 1,273.8 crore during the year, placing it among the top three RTOs in the country out of more than 1,100 such offices. Officials said only Pune and Pimpri RTOs in Maharashtra ranked higher at the national level.
The achievement is particularly significant given that the Bengaluru Central RTO has often been in the spotlight in the past over allegations of irregularities and scams. Transport department officials said that the latest figures reflect a turnaround driven by stricter enforcement, improved administration, and better public interface.
“Within Karnataka, the Bengaluru Central RTO has consistently maintained the lead and has now held the top position for three consecutive years. In comparison, the Kasturinagar RTO generated Rs 1,098 crore, while the Jayanagar RTO recorded Rs 969 crore in revenue during the same period,” an official said.
“The Bengaluru Central RTO alone collected Rs 6.2 crore through enforcement drives, making it the highest in the State under this category as well,” an official said.
The rise in vehicle numbers in Bengaluru has also contributed to increased enforcement and revenue under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
Meanwhile, the Transport Department fell short of its revenue target by about 14%, collecting Rs 12,829.64 crore against a target of Rs 15,000 crore. However, this marked an 8.4% increase compared to Rs 11,744.67 crore collected in 2024-25.
This is the third consecutive year the department has missed its target. In contrast, 2022-23 remains the only recent year in which it exceeded its goal.
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Four killed in car-lorry collision in Karnataka's Tumakuru district
Tumakuru (Karnataka) (PTI): Four people travelling in a car were killed in a head-on collision with a lorry in this district on Saturday, police said.
The accident occurred near Chigani Palya in Kunigal taluk of Tumakuru district between a car travelling from Tumakuru towards Mandya and a lorry coming from Kunigal towards Tumakuru, they said.
Due to the impact of the collision, Kumar Narasimhaswamy (65), his wife Gayathri (60), and his sister Gayathri (55), residents of Suvarnasandra in Mandya district, died on the spot, police said.
Another person, believed to be the car driver, also lost his life. His identity is yet to be confirmed, they added.
The lorry driver, however, escaped unhurt and was subsequently taken into police custody.
According to the police, Kumar along with his wife and sister had visited Devarayanadurga, a temple town and hill station, on the occasion of their wedding anniversary. They were returning home when the tragedy occurred.
Kunigal Police Station Inspector Madhya Nayak and his staff visited the spot and conducted an inspection. The bodies have been shifted to the Kunigal Government Hospital, a senior police officer said.
A case has been registered at Kunigal Police Station and further investigation is underway, he added.
