Noida’s ‘0001’ VIP Number Sold for Record ₹27.5 Lakh in Online Auction

The Gautam Buddha Nagar RTO began auctioning the new UP16FH series for private vehicles. As soon as the bidding for the '0001' number began, competition became fierce, with many bidders expressing interest.

The continuous bidding finally settled at ₹27,50,000. The number was won by M/s Aviorion Private Limited.

As part of the process, the company first deposited a security deposit of ₹33,333 and then deposited the remaining ₹27,16,667 online within the stipulated time. With this, the VIP number was officially registered in their name.

The Transport Department confirmed that this bid is the highest bid ever recorded for the 0001 number.

RTO officials cited this successful auction as a testament to the department's digital transparency. The entire auction process was conducted online, without any human intervention, and with equal opportunities for all participants.

According to officials, the increasing demand for VIP numbers also reflects the city's economically strong and rapidly growing vehicle market.

Although the department has not officially disclosed which vehicle will be used for this number, it is believed to be for a new luxury car. Given the high price, it is estimated that the vehicle will be worth crores and could be one of the high-end brands such as Mercedes, BMW, Range Rover, Land Cruiser, or Audi.