According to data from the Maharashtra state government, Mumbai witnessed 1,496 road accidents between January and June 2019 which are said to be the highest among 10 cities and 33 districts in Maharashtra.

Catering to safety concerns, MLA Mohammad Arif Naseem Khan and Bollywood actor Dino Morea on Sunday, at an event in Andheri, Mumbai, urged citizens and sensitised them about wearing helmets. KHan and Morea even distributed more than 1500 helmets for free.