India, July 22 -- Pune -

A statewide special enforcement drive against illegal transport operations around Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus terminals has resulted in action against 8,839 vehicles; recovery of Rs.1.65 crore in penalties; and seizure of another 195 vehicles within just 20 days. The joint operation, carried out between July 1 and July 20, was undertaken by the MSRTC, Maharashtra police and regional transport offices (RTOs) to curb unauthorised transport activities and improve safety and traffic management around bus terminals.

The special drive was launched following instructions from transport minister and MSRTC chairman Pratap Sarnaik, with the objective of making state transport (ST) bus terminal...