Mysore/Mysuru, April 21 -- The Mysuru Transport Department has stepped up checks on tourist vehicles from outside Karnataka, targeting illegal operations and tax evasion, particularly those plying without valid All-India Permits.

Special teams are inspecting vehicles at key locations across the city, including the Mysore Palace parking area, Doddakere Maidan, the Zoo premises and Chamundi Hill, as well as along major entry routes such as Mysuru-Bengaluru, Nanjangud, Manandavadi and Hunsur roads.

RTO teams stop over 150 vehicles a day, checking interiors, safety features and documents.

Speaking to Star of Mysore, S.N. Madhura, Road Transport Officer (RTO), Mysuru East, said joint drives are being carried out by the East and West divisio...