RTOs to tighten checks on gig workers’ bikes in Tamil Nadu
New Indian ExpressCHENNAI: Following repeated complaints about traffic violations, the transport commissioner Shunchonngam Jatak Chiru has directed Regional Transport Offices to inspect two-wheelers, particularly those involved in commercial activities, to ensure compliance with statutory provisions. The order was issued in wake of the protest staged by Tamil Nadu Road Transport Workers Association against violations of bike riders. The commissioner has issued a directive to field officers of the RTOs to conduct a special drive to enforce the Motor Vehicles Act, particularly concerning two-wheelers used for commercial purposes. A senior official informed TNIE the drive will target not just bike taxis but also all motorcycles involved in commercial activities, including those used by food delivery platforms.