Maruti Suzuki to set up automated driving test centers in Delhi

Maruti Suzuki already runs nearly 430 driving schools in partnership with its dealers across India.

Maruti Suzuki has entered into an agreement with the Government of NCT of Delhi to set up automated driving test centres across 12 locations in the city.

A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) has been signed between the Department of Transport, NCT of Delhi and Maruti. As per the MoA, Maruti will set up its automated driving test centres comprising scientifically laid driving test tracks, high definition cameras and an integrated IT system, all of which will be approved by the Transport Department. While Maruti Suzuki will set up the centres and maintain them for three years, the Transport Department will conduct the tests and issue driving licenses to eligible applicants.

The Japanese company will invest approximately Rs. 15 crores in this project. The centres will be set up in phases and will be handed over to the Transport Department. The commissioning of the centres and their operation will be decided by the Transport Department.

These centres will be equipped with video-analytics technology to check driving skills of applicants. Currently, this assessment is done manually.

In the first phase, these automated driving test centres will be set up at Hauz Khas, Shakur Basti, Raja Garden, Hari Nagar, Burari, Loni Road, Sarai Kale Khan, Rohini, Jharoda Kalan, Mayur Vihar Phase I, Surajmal Vihar and Dwarka.