Hyderabad Police Induct 30 New Patrol Bikes to Boost Traffic Management
On Saturday, July 18, the Hyderabad Traffic Police, in collaboration with the Hyderabad City Security Council (HCSC), inducted 30 new traffic patrol bikes into service in Hyderabad to strengthen traffic management and improve emergency response.
The new Avenger patrol bikes were officially flagged off by Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar. The launch event took place in the presence of Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) D. Joel Davis and several other senior officials.
Procured through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) contributions valued at ₹1.6 crore, the addition of these 30 vehicles has successfully increased the city’s operational traffic patrol bike fleet from 50 to 80.
Addressing the gathering at the launch, Commissioner Sajjanar explained that the additional vehicles would enable traffic personnel to provide quicker responses to traffic congestion, road accidents, and vehicle breakdowns. The new bikes are also expected to strengthen ongoing traffic enforcement activities across Hyderabad.
Commissioner Sajjanar highlighted the growing traffic challenges faced by the city, stating that Hyderabad now has a vehicle population of around 95 lakh. He added that between 1,500 and 2,000 new vehicles are registered in the city every single day.
Currently, traffic management in Hyderabad is handled by a force of about 2,500 to 3,000 personnel who work in two shifts. Given the scale of the vehicle population, Commissioner Sajjanar noted that public participation and corporate support are essential to managing the city's roads.
To assist the local traffic police, the HCSC has already deployed 120 Traffic Marshals over the past six months.
The Commissioner also spoke about the ‘Spandana’ initiative, which is an all-women safety patrol launched two months ago to provide immediate assistance to women and girls in distress. At present, 10 Spandana vehicles are operational in the city, and officials plan to expand the safety service to every police station using electric four-wheelers.
