A Petition in Public Interest by 98.3 Mirchi Pune

The Mirchi Thought
At 98.3 Mirchi Pune, we believe a city speaks through its people. And today, Pune sounds worried. In the rush of growth, we are losing lives that had a future ahead. Aariz Shaikh, 19. Gracia Dora, 22. These are not just incidents; this is a pattern. And it is time we stop and ask, how many more?

The Crisis 
In the last 2.5 years, over 200 lives have been lost in accidents involving dumpers, tankers, and heavy vehicles across Pune. From Navale Bridge to Wagholi, Hadapsar to Kondhwa & many such places in Pune & PCMC the story repeats itself. Over speeding, reckless driving, overturned vehicles, and poor regulation. Everyday commuters are forced to share roads with high-risk heavy vehicles. This is no longer occasional. This is a serious, ongoing failure.

The Mirchi Solution 

1. Fixed time windows for heavy vehicles, avoiding peak traffic hours
2. Dedicated lanes or alternative routes for heavy vehicles
3. Stricter licensing, driver verification, and fixed driving hours for heavy vehicle drivers
4. Regular vehicle safety checks and strict penalties for violations
5. Strict regulations on drink & drive violation

Mirchi Calls Pune
This is our city, our roads, our safety. If you have ever felt unsafe, this is your moment to speak. Join the petition and stand together. 98.3 Mirchi Pune will take your voice to the authorities.

Not tomorrow. Now.
Sign. Be heard. Save lives.

- TEAM 98.3 MIRCHI PUNE