Driver Welfare

Steering Lives: Satish Namdev Bande’s Journey as a Guardian of the Road

Satish Namdev Bande has spent over 20 years navigating the roads of Maharashtra, driving buses filled with passengers across cities like Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur. His career, spanning over two decades, isn’t just about transporting people—it’s about ensuring their safety, comfort, and peace of mind. “Driving isn’t just a job for me—it’s my life,” Satish […]

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A Driver’s Journey of Responsibility and Pride

In Mumbai, where traffic is a constant companion, Sanjay Lanjekar navigates the roads with a calmness that stands out. At 48 years old, Sanjay has spent over two decades driving for Reema Transport Pvt Ltd (RTPL), a company with over 40 years of experience in both ambient and cold chain logistics, serving major clients across […]

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Castrol inaugurates Sarathi Mitra driver training center in Sankagiri

Castrol, India’s leading lubricant manufacturer, reinforces its commitment to road safety and the well-being of India’s truck drivers with the inauguration of its latest Castrol Sarathi Mitra training center in Sankagiri, Tamil Nadu. The event was graced by distinguished representatives from Castrol India and the Sankagiri Lorry Owners Association. The Castrol Sarathi Mitra program, which […]

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Fixing driver shortages: New global plan launched by employers and unions

Employers and unions have launched a new global plan to address driver shortages in the road transport industry. The plan, introduced by the International Road Transport Union (IRU) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), aims to alleviate driver shortages, ensure better working conditions for drivers working abroad, and simplify and enforce rules for workers […]