Pune RTO Opens Online Booking for Fancy Vehicle Numbers from May 12
The Pune Regional Transport Office (RTO) has announced the opening of online reservations for preferred, or 'fancy,' vehicle registration numbers starting May 12, 2026, at 12:00 pm. This initiative applies to the new MH 12 ZR series specifically for two-wheelers. The Deputy Regional Transport Officer confirmed that the entire booking process will be conducted digitally via the official Parivahan portal, with no offline payments accepted at RTO counters. To ensure security and verify identity, applicants must authenticate themselves using a One-Time Password (OTP) sent to their Aadhaar-linked mobile numbers, eliminating the need for physical visits to the transport office. The demand for distinctive license plates in Pune has surged in recent years, with auction prices reaching significant heights. For instance, the number '0007' recently sold for Rs 7,77,777, while the single-digit '1' fetched a record Rs 18 lakh in 2024. Popular combinations such as 9999, 7070, and 1212 continue to attract intense competition among vehicle owners, reflecting the growing cultural and status value attached to unique registration identifiers in the region.
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Pune RTO Opens Online Booking for Fancy Vehicle Numbers from May 12
The Pune Regional Transport Office (RTO) has announced the opening of online reservations for preferred, or 'fancy,' vehicle registration numbers starting May 12, 2026, at 12:00 pm. This initiative applies to the new MH 12 ZR series specifically for two-wheelers. The Deputy Regional Transport Officer confirmed that the entire booking process will be conducted digitally via the official Parivahan portal, with no offline payments accepted at RTO counters. To ensure security and verify identity, applicants must authenticate themselves using a One-Time Password (OTP) sent to their Aadhaar-linked mobile numbers, eliminating the need for physical visits to the transport office. The demand for distinctive license plates in Pune has surged in recent years, with auction prices reaching significant heights. For instance, the number '0007' recently sold for Rs 7,77,777, while the single-digit '1' fetched a record Rs 18 lakh in 2024. Popular combinations such as 9999, 7070, and 1212 continue to attract intense competition among vehicle owners, reflecting the growing cultural and status value attached to unique registration identifiers in the region.
The Indian Express