The Andhra Pradesh Transport Department has intensified its state-wide enforcement drive to ensure safety compliance among private travel buses operating with All India Permits.
This drive was initiated in the wake of the recent Kurnool bus accident that claimed 19 lives. Over the last two days, officials have registered 289 violation cases, seized 18 buses, and collected Rs 7.08 lakh in compounding fees.
Transport authorities are inspecting the buses to verify valid documents, including:
Authorities will continue the special drive in the next few days, maintaining that they have been doing it at regular intervals.
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Author's summary: Safety drive seizes 18 buses, files 289 cases.