Pune: The Traffic Branch of Pune police has expanded the scope of getting discount coupons under the Aabhaar Yojana. Now one code on the discount coupons can be redeemed at almost 115 participating establishments per month. Earlier, one code was valid for redemption only once.
The discount coupons are being given to the people who do not have any pending e-challans for violation of traffic rules. People can also apply for the discount coupons by sharing photos of traffic violators (on WhatsApp no. 8411800100 or Twitter @PuneCityTraffic).
“Since the launch of the scheme in June this year, we have distributed 45,106 discount coupon codes to people. There are more than 115 participating establishments like shops, hotels, etc, as well as food aggregators like Zomato, Swiggy and Paytm which are offering online coupons. Earlier, one coupon was valid for one-time redemption but now, the same code can be redeemed at each participating establishment at least once a month. Therefore, we are estimating that people can avail discounts of a minimum of Rs 10,000 per month,” said DCP (Traffic) Pankaj Deshmukh.
Talking about the incentives being given for following traffic rules, DCP Deshmukh said, “Enforcement of rules is one part and making people follow the rules is another. We want to increase the value of incentives so that people would think twice before breaking any rule. Also, the incentives will encourage them to pay their pending challans.”
The minimum fine amount for any offence is Rs 200 while the maximum is Rs 2,000. After the implementation of the new Motor Vehicle Act, the fine amount will be in thousands.
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