India, April 17 -- Following a comprehensive survey, the Pune Regional Transport Office (RTO) has authorised 795 autorickshaw stands across the city, marking a significant reduction from the earlier tally of over 1,000 stands. The drop is largely due to the impact of ongoing metro rail and other public infrastructure projects that have altered road layouts and reduced available space for parking and halting.

Based on the findings of the survey conducted last year, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is set to begin marking designated blocks for these auto stands in the coming weeks, with a view to better organising the city's autorickshaw system, reducing roadside congestion, and improving last-mile connectivity for commuters.

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