Pune: Registration of vehicles in the Regional Transportation Office Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad increased marginally by 2021 compared to it in 2020, but still below the pre-pandemic level.
Registration might beat again in the first quarter of this year with the Omicron variant while playing since December last year and Covid cases soared, claiming vehicle dealers and RTO officials.
“While vehicle registration in both RTOS has increased by 2021, compared to 2020, the increase has not been significant.
The market requires time to improve and the buyer also needs time to get their confidence again.
Despite relaxation of the norm after the second wave, many buyers take it easily And do not invest money in new vehicles due to uncertainty factors and also because many of their salaries are not what they do.
However, every increase in registration during the pandemic period is welcome, “A said Pune RTO official.
If someone looks at the numbers (see chart), while Pune RTO sees around 13% increase registration in 2021 compared to 2020, the Pimpri Chinchwad RTO sees an increase of around 6%.
“We are still far from reaching pre-pandemic registration levels.
Compared to 2019, Pune RTO still lacks around 30% when it comes to registration and Pimpri Chinchwad RTO short about 27%.
We hope that registration will take this year, but the Covid-19 variant New has dampened enthusiasm.
This will be a prevention for many potential buyers, who are ready to start a new year with a good record, “Pune-based vehicles said dealers.
Even RTO officials agreed.
“The increase in the number of cases can cause restrictions, partial or total locking, among other regulations.
These factors contribute to worries among people because they are afraid of losing jobs, further cuts in salaries, little without business.
The first three months .
2022 will be challenging and truly based on the current situation, “said other RTO officials.
However, dealers added that registration of two-wheeled vehicles and cars had seen an increase.
“The main challenge for us is the first half of 2022.
If something similar as the second wave occurs, 2021 will only repeat it themselves,” the other four-wheeled dealer said.
Pashhan Resident Sachin Jadhav, who planned to buy a four-wheeled vehicle, said he had held his plan.
“I want to buy it in January because registration will be for the new year.
However, now with cases suddenly soaring so high, I think waiting for several months will be a good idea,” he said.