Purulia Municipality Implements QR Code System for Totos to Tackle Traffic Congestion

• Purulia Municipality has introduced a QR code service for Totos to manage traffic congestion and illegal Toto operations in Purulia city.
• The initiative, a collaboration between Purulia Municipality, RTO, and traffic police, aims to provide digital identification for Toto drivers.
• The QR code distribution began at MS Indoor Stadium, with approximately 212 Toto drivers receiving codes on the first day.
• RTO official Dilip Mahato stated that this initiative could serve as a model for controlling Toto movement and resolving traffic issues across Bengal.
• Toto drivers have expressed support for the new system, believing it will streamline their work and help manage city traffic.

Why It Matters: Purulia Municipality launched a QR code system for Totos to regulate traffic and identify drivers digitally.