Mysore/Mysuru, Aug. 19 -- * Ministry of Road Transport mandates DL & RC holders to update mobile phone numbers via Aadhaar authentication to ensure better communication and access to services

* Initiative to rein in vehicle owners and drivers, who change phone numbers and addresses to evade paying fines; to prevent fraudulent vehicle registration or transfer

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a new advisory urging all Driving Licence (DL) holders and registered vehicle owners to promptly link or update their mobile numbers.

This process must be completed through Aadhaar authentication to ensure better communication and improved access to transport-related services. The Ministry has observed that a significant number...