Bengaluru Central RTO tops in Karnataka, ranks 3rd in India in revenue collection

The Bengaluru Central Regional Transport Office (KA-01, HSR Layout) has emerged as the highest revenue-generating RTO in Karnataka and secured the third position nationally, setting a new benchmark in revenue collection for the financial year 2025–26.

The RTO recorded a total revenue of ₹1,273.8 crore during the year, placing it among the top three RTOs in the country out of more than 1,100 such offices. Officials said that only the Pune and Pimpri RTOs in Maharashtra ranked higher at the national level.

The achievement is particularly significant given that the Bengaluru Central RTO has often been in the spotlight in the past over allegations of irregularities and scams. Transport department officials said that the latest figures reflect a turnaround driven by stricter enforcement, improved administration, and better public interface.

“Within Karnataka, the Bengaluru Central RTO has consistently maintained the lead and has now held the top position for three consecutive years. In comparison, the Kasturinagar RTO generated ₹1,098 crore, while the Jayanagar RTO recorded ₹969 crore in revenue during the same period,” an official said.

A major contributor to the record collection has been intensified enforcement activity, said officials. “The Bengaluru Central RTO alone collected ₹6.2 crore through enforcement drives, making it the highest in the State under this category as well,” an official said.

Officials attributed this to the sharp rise in the number of vehicles in Bengaluru, which has necessitated stricter implementation of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and related rules. “Special drives were carried out targeting vehicles with pending taxes, those operating without valid driving licences, vehicles lacking fitness certificates, violations of permit conditions, and vehicles registered in other States but operating in the city. These enforcement operations have resulted in substantial revenue collection through fines and taxes, helping the office secure the top position in Karnataka,” the official added.

Meanwhile, the Transport Department fell short of its revenue target by 14%. It collected ₹12,829.64 crore in 2025–26 against a target of ₹15,000 crore, leaving a gap of about ₹2,100 crore. However, this still marks an 8.4% increase compared to 2024–25, when the department generated ₹11,744.67 crore.

This is the third consecutive year that the department has missed its target. In 2024–25, it collected ₹11,744.67 crore against a target of ₹12,500 crore, while in 2023–24, it mobilised ₹11,106.67 crore, falling short of the ₹11,500 crore target. In contrast, 2022–23 remains the only recent year in which the department surpassed its goal, collecting ₹9,487.23 crore against a target of ₹9,007 crore.