A worrying 59% of two-wheeler riders involved in road accidents across Odisha in 2025 did not wear helmets, prompting authorities to intensify enforcement drives and awareness campaigns aimed at reducing fatalities on the state’s roads. Civic and transport authorities are coordinating field operations to improve commuter safety, reduce transit bottlenecks, and streamline daily travel across key urban corridors. Commuters have been advised to check updated schedules and route advisories.