Ghaziabad's Illegal Transport Menace: Roadways Loses Millions, 48-Hour Surveillance Begins

• Illegal passenger vehicles outnumber UPSRTC buses in Ghaziabad, causing significant revenue loss.
• Transport Corporation launches 48-hour surveillance at 50+ illegal hubs to gather data on vehicles, routes, and passengers.
• Roadways buses attract only 20-30% of passengers, with illegal operators capturing 70-80% by offering lower fares.
• Illegal transport has also impacted e-bus operations, forcing suspension on several routes due to fare wars.
• A detailed report will be submitted to the RTO for large-scale seizure and challan actions against illegal operators.