Archive · 27 May 2025
Tamil Nadu to Disqualify Drivers with Flat Feet
The Tamil Nadu transport department is changing its rules for hiring bus drivers.
They will no longer hire drivers with flat feet because of the potential for problems.
Flat feet can make it harder to control the pedals, which could lead to slower reactions and possible health issues for drivers.
This is because flat feet can change how the foot interacts with the pedals, causing problems for drivers.
Medical experts say devices can help, but there are no rules about this.
A federation leader hopes the new process will be fair.
Tamil Nadu transport department is disqualifying drivers with flat feet.
The change is due to concerns over driver health and road safety.
The move affects those applying for driver jobs with eight state transport corporations.
Medical experts found drivers with flat feet had delayed brake responses.
The condition affects an estimated 3% of adults in Tamil Nadu.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu transport department and potential drivers
- What
- The Tamil Nadu transport department is disqualifying potential drivers with flat feet.
- When
- Now
- Where
- Tamil Nadu
- Why
- To improve road safety and reduce accidents related to the driver's health.
Concerns about fairness
No opposing sides
Transparency
Concerns about fairness
A federation leader hopes the process remains fair and transparent.
No opposing sides
No opposing view mentioned in the article.
- Disqualification
- Flat feet will be a disqualifying factor.
- Affected Roles
- Drivers seeking jobs with eight state transport corporations
- Vacancies
- 3,274, including 364 at Chennai’s MTC and 318 with SETC
- Medical Finding
- Flat feet can lead to delayed brake response.
- Prevalence
- Estimated 3% of adults in Tamil Nadu