Crackdown initiated on unauthorised two-wheeler rental business in Puducherry

In a crackdown on unauthorised rental businesses in Puducherry, the Traffic Police detained 34 two-wheelers operated by such firms.Senior Superintendent of Police, Traffic, D. Divya said the two-wheelers that were detained were taken to the Transport Department for verification. Necessary action would be initiated after proper verification by the department, a release said.The Traffic Police, in coordination with Transport Department, conducted the drive last week to streamline the two-wheeler rental business in the town and suburban areas.Rental bike owners/ operators have been advised to provide proper protective helmets to tourists/customers along with rental two-wheelers and to ensure strict compliance with all applicable traffic rules and road-safety regulations. “We will continue with the drive to check any violation by two-wheeler business operators to ensure safety of all. Violators will be booked under section 207 of MV Act, 1988,” she said. Published - August 18, 2026 10:19 pm IST