Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) announced a collaboration with the Bihar government to build automated driving license test tracks at Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Purnia, and Saran.
According to a statement from MSI, these tracks, designed with zero human intervention, aim to make driving license tests more efficient, transparent, and thorough.
Rahul Bharti, MSI’s Executive Officer for Corporate Affairs, highlighted that, according to government data, India lost 15.3 lakh lives in road accidents between 2014 and 2023. India’s road accident death rate is 250 per 10,000 km, significantly higher than that of countries like China (119), the US (57), and Australia (11).
Bharti emphasised that improving drivers’ skills and traffic rule knowledge is crucial for road safety. The automated tracks will ensure that only skilled and well-prepared drivers receive licenses, reducing accidents caused by human error.
Maruti Suzuki has been working with Bihar on road safety since 2018, when it launched the state’s first Institute of Driving and Traffic Research (IDTR) in Aurangabad. Automated Driving Test Tracks (ADTTs) followed in Aurangabad in 2020 and Patna in 2021.
Bihar Transport Minister Sheela Kumari lauded the initiative, stating that it will significantly improve road safety and encourage responsible driving habits across the state.
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd was founded in 1981. In 1982, it entered into a joint venture with the Government of India and Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC), Japan. By 2002, it became a subsidiary of SMC. The company is the market leader in India’s passenger vehicle segment and the largest subsidiary of SMC globally in terms of production and sales. SMC owns 56.28% of Maruti Suzuki’s equity. Its main business includes manufacturing, buying, and selling motor vehicles, components, and spare parts.
As of 10:03 AM on December 19, Maruti Suzuki India share price is trading at ₹10,899.90, down ₹102.55 or 0.93% for the day. The stock opened at ₹10,888.00, reached a high of ₹10,990.00, and touched a low of ₹10,852.45.
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Published on: Dec 19, 2024, 10:09 AM IST
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