UP transport dept posts double-digit growth in revenue, EV registration in April-May

According to official data, the department collected ₹2,083.63 crore in April–May, up 13.11% from ₹1,842.10 crore during the same period last year

Published on: Jun 9, 2025, 05:32:05 IST

By Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

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The state transport department has reported a marked surge in revenue collection, vehicle registration and electric mobility adoption during the first two months of the 2025–26 fiscal, indicating a shift towards greater digital integration and policy-led reforms, officials aware of the development said.

According to official data, the department collected ₹2,083.63 crore in April–May, up 13.11% from ₹1,842.10 crore during the same period last year. May alone accounted for ₹1,040.48 crore — a 14.02% rise over May 2024. Officials attribute the increase to higher compliance, streamlined services, and increased vehicular activity.

The period also saw a significant uptick in non-transport vehicle registrations, which rose by nearly 24% year-on-year. A total of 3,62,134 such vehicles were registered in May this year, compared to 2,92,331 in the corresponding month last year. Registrations of two-wheelers — often a key indicator of private mobility trends — jumped 26.93%.

Transport vehicle registrations rose by 9.88% in May, with 40,311 new entries compared to 36,686 in May 2024. The e-cart segment led this growth with a 65.14% surge, reflecting increasing demand in last-mile logistics and e-commerce.

Also, electric vehicle (EV) adoption continues to expand rapidly in the state. A total of 50,626 EVs were registered so far this fiscal year — a year-on-year increase of approximately 35%. E-rickshaws (23,277 units) and two-wheelers (10,845) made up the bulk of registrations, alongside over 3,600 electric cars.

Transport commissioner Brajesh Narain Singh said the total number of on-road vehicles in Uttar Pradesh crossed the 5-crore mark by the end of May, rising from 4.93 crore in March. “This two-month growth of over 7 lakh vehicles puts the state on track for an annual increase of more than 9%,” he noted.

Meanwhile, digital platforms continued to play a central role in the department’s operations, with more than 90% of tax and fee collections processed online. Driving licence fee collections alone brought in ₹29.49 crore in May.

The department, according to Singh, expects to cross ₹14,000 crore in annual revenue, register 3.5 to 4 lakh EVs, and surpass 5.35 crore total vehicles on the road by the end of FY 2025–26. “Revenue growth, service delivery, and citizen satisfaction are progressing in tandem,” he pointed out.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Brajendra K Parashar
Brajendra K Parashar is a Senior Journalist with the Hindustan Times, based in Lucknow, with nearly three decades of experience covering governance, public policy, politics and development in Uttar Pradesh. Over the years, he has reported extensively on key sectors, including energy and renewable power, mobility and transport, road safety, agriculture and allied sectors and issues related to farmers, rural development, taxation under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and public administration. A seasoned political correspondent, Parashar closely tracks the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and has covered every major election in Uttar Pradesh right from three-tier panchayat elections and urban local body polls to Assembly and Lok Sabha elections. He also reports regularly on the proceedings of the Uttar Pradesh Legislature, bureaucracy, governance, policy decisions and administrative developments with focus on their impact on public life. His reporting is known for its strong analytical approach, extensive use of official data. His areas of interests include investigative journalism, long-form political and policy analysis, data-driven reporting, elections and institutional reforms. Parashar holds a postgraduate degree in Political Science with First Division from Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), followed by a Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication from the same university. His inclination towards journalism began during his student days, when he regularly contributed letters to editors and articles to newspapers and magazines. In the mid-1990S, his essay, “Should India Switch Over to the Presidential Form Of Government?”, published in Politics India magazine edited by noted constitutional expert Subhash C Kashyap, was adjudged the best entry in a national competition. His work has received professional recognition, including the Hindustan Times Journalist of the Month Award for an impactful series on drinking water issues during the 2010 Lok Sabha election campaign. Originally from Kasganj in western Uttar Pradesh, Parashar is currently based in Lucknow where continues to report on politics, governance and public policy.Read More

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