The Tardeo Regional Transport Office (RTO) in Mumbai, Maharashtra, is preparing to become the first in the state to implement an Automated Driving Test Track (ADTT). However, the project is facing challenges even before construction begins, primarily due to the proposed temporary relocation of its existing driving test facility. The Tardeo RTO has suggested moving the current driving test tracks to the Mumbai Central bus depot operated by the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) Undertaking. However, BEST officials have expressed concerns about space constraints at the depot, which currently accommodates around 130 buses.

To ensure the timely execution of the ADTT, which is expected to take approximately 18 months to two years to complete, the RTO is exploring alternative sites, including the Worli Dairy premises. The automated system will utilize cameras and video analytics to conduct driving tests, thereby reducing human intervention and making the assessment process more objective. The Maharashtra government has also approved eight additional ADTTs, increasing the total to 46 RTO offices expected to have this facility. Once operational, the ADTT will allow for immediate detection of errors during tests, enhancing the overall efficiency of the driving license assessment process.