Summary:
A state government report on Monday revealed that death-on-road in Maharashtra is on the rise. Of the 3.29 crore vehicles in Maharashtra, 2.80 crore are motorbikes and scooters which are now easily available," state transport minister, Diwakar Raote said. The government claimed that they are helpless over the fact that people do not wear helmets and care little for pedestrians. "Road safety is a matter of importance for everyone, irrespective of whether or not they own a vehicle. The bikers ride rashly, do not wear helmets and even 4 people ride on a single bike..