As part of its efforts to make road travel safer for two-wheeler riders and passengers, the Mumbai Central RTO will train about 5,600 licence seekers on a simulator this year. It has set up a training centre to evaluate driving abilities, knowledge of traffic rules and passenger safety of those visiting its premises for two-wheeler licences. In Mumbai, 166 people died in bike mishaps last year.

Under the initiative, NGO United Way Mumbai will station trainers at the RTO, five days a week. The programme will ensure that 2-wheeler driving license candidates are well trained and have cleared the simulator test prior to securing their two-wheeler license. The training will be held at the road safety training hall.