Pune, India, is facing a pressing issue with aging vehicles, as data from the Pune Regional Transport Office (RTO) reveals that over 6.83 lakh out of approximately 4.4 million registered vehicles have not complied with mandatory re-registration norms after 15 years. Only 44,800 vehicle owners have paid the applicable environment tax and renewed their registrations, leading to concerns regarding road safety, pollution, and traffic congestion. Deputy regional transport officer Swapnil Bhosale noted that while action is taken against vehicles exceeding their permissible lifespan, many non-compliant vehicles are not actively used and often found in rural areas, complicating enforcement efforts. The presence of these aging vehicles, particularly those predating stricter Bharat stage emission norms, contributes significantly to air pollution in Pune, which is already strained by urbanization and increasing vehicle numbers. The vehicle scrappage policy encourages owners to renew fitness or scrap their vehicles; however, awareness and compliance remain limited, highlighting gaps in enforcement and the need for improved mechanisms to track non-compliant vehicles.