India, Dec. 7 -- In a push to curb unauthorised bike-taxi operations, Mumbai's Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) have intensified enforcement drives against two-wheelers illegally ferrying passengers and transporting goods.

Data accessed by this newspaper shows that in November alone, RTO teams inspected more than 150 bikes across the city. Of these, 67 were found operating as illegal taxis or carrying goods without permits, attracting fines totalling Rs.95,000. Officials said many of the vehicles caught were private two-wheelers being used for app-based ride services.

According to senior RTO sources, the Borivali and Wadala offices have taken the lead in enforcement, while Tardeo and Andheri are yet to begin active crackdowns. An inter...