Hyderabad: Transport commissioner, K Surendra Mohan, IAS, has warned that strict action would be taken against private bus operators violating rules while transporting passengers during the festival rush. He stated that cases would be registered against buses that violate permit regulations or charge fares exceeding the prescribed norms, with legal action to follow.
He also mentioned that district transport department officials were directed to conduct special inspections of private travel buses and take necessary action, including filing cases against violators. He said that so far, 150 cases were booked on contract carriage buses.
The commissioner emphasised that private buses must be operated only by experienced drivers, and a passenger list must be maintained with the respective attendant. He also warned that all regulations pertaining to contract carriage buses must be strictly followed, failing which the vehicles would be seized.
He also mentioned that district transport department officials were directed to conduct special inspections of private travel buses and take necessary action, including filing cases against violators. He said that so far, 150 cases were booked on contract carriage buses.
The commissioner emphasised that private buses must be operated only by experienced drivers, and a passenger list must be maintained with the respective attendant. He also warned that all regulations pertaining to contract carriage buses must be strictly followed, failing which the vehicles would be seized.
