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EARLY YEARS |
| 1919’s |
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| 1919 |
The Western India Automobile Association was inaugurated on Wednesday, 15th October 1919 at the Taj Mahal Hotel, Mumbai. The first subject mooted was the condition of Bombay Roads. |
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| 1920 |
March 1920, WIAA was affiliated to Royal Automobile Club. 13 New Members joined the Association. |
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| 1922 |
WIAA decides to branch out to Lahore. |
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| 1928 |
WIAA becomes a member of Alliance International de Tourisme, Geneva |
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1930’s |
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| 1930 |
Association’s First Road Patrol was on duty and Free Breakdown Service introduced. |
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| 1933 |
War Time restrictions on Motor Transport was made. The organization implemented Petrol, tyre and spare part rationing. |
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| 1936 |
Association saw the formation of Eastern Touring Federation comprising of India, Burma and Ceylon. |
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| 1938 |
Signing of the reciprocal agreement between the Associations for mutual services and assistance. |
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| 1939 |
From 1st June 1939 The Western India Automobile Association’s Headquarters was The Lalji Naranji Memorial Building, Indian Merchants’ Chamber, Churchgate, Bombay. |
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WIAA’s Recreation Club was started. |
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| 1940’s |
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| 1940 |
Mr. V. C. Setalvad was made President of the Association. The Association’s Membership stood at 11,198 |
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| 1944 |
The Association celebrated its Silver Jubilee. |
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| 1949 |
Pre Partition Driving Licences from Pakistan province were regularized after representation from WIAA and were replaced free of Charge by fresh Bombay Driving Licenses. |
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