Pune to Introduce Automated Two-Wheeler Driving Test Track at Alandi Road

Pune, 31st July 2025: In a significant move to enhance efficiency and transparency in the driving license process, Pune is set to establish an Automated Driving Testing Track (ADTT) for two-wheelers at Phulenagar, Alandi Road. This long-delayed initiative, which had been in limbo for over five years, has now received the green light from the Maharashtra Transport Department.

The Regional Transport Office (RTO) has floated tenders for the project, awarding the contract to a private firm tasked with completing the sensor-based track within the next year. The fully automated setup aims to remove human involvement, speed up the process, and ensure fairness in issuing two-wheeler driving licenses.

Currently, applicants with learner’s licenses must take their final driving test at the Phulenagar ground, where evaluations are conducted manually. These traditional methods have led to delays and inconsistencies, often caused by human judgment and long queues.

To address this, the RTO had earlier proposed automated tracks at Hadapsar, Alandi Road, and Dive Ghat (near Saswad). However, the Alandi Road project was delayed primarily due to space constraints, as the location also hosts a brake-testing setup for heavy vehicles. After a fresh review of land resources and rising demand from two-wheeler applicants, the department approved the automated facility at Alandi.

According to Sub-Regional Transport Officer Swapnil Bhosale, the new two-wheeler track will follow the model implemented by the Institute of Driving Training and Research (IDTR). The selected private contractor will both build and operate the automated infrastructure, which is expected to be functional within 12 months.

“This new system will drastically reduce wait times and eliminate human discretion from the testing process. As soon as the test concludes, the system will instantly generate results,” said Bhosale.

What Sets the Automated System Apart?
The track will be equipped with motion sensors and real-time monitoring tools to track rider performance. While such automated testing is already in place for four-wheelers and commercial vehicles at IDTR, this will be the first time similar technology is used for motorcycles at this location.

Advantages of the Automated Driving Track:
Significantly shorter waiting periods for driving tests.
Zero manual intervention, ensuring standardized evaluations.
Greater fairness and transparency in test results.
No scope for manipulation or corrupt practices.
Faster processing and issuance of permanent licenses.

“Since results are instantly generated upon completion, the chances of human error or favoritism are zero. However, this also means stricter standards, the system only clears those who follow the rules precisely,” Bhosale added.