Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Andhra Pradesh Tightens Safety Checks for Sleeper Buses
The Andhra Pradesh government wants sleeper buses to be safer.
It is especially trying to prevent fires.
Officials are checking buses more often.
They are making sure bus companies follow safety rules.
There are 16 government-owned sleeper buses in the state.
There are also 835 privately owned sleeper buses.
The government says it will act against drivers who drink alcohol before driving.
These steps are meant to protect people travelling by sleeper bus.
The Andhra Pradesh government has intensified safety measures to prevent fires in sleeper buses.
The state has 16 government-owned and 835 privately owned sleeper buses registered.
Transport officials are conducting special inspections and enforcing Rule 128 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules.
Authorities are taking preventive measures to reduce accidents linked to human error.
The government is pursuing zero tolerance for drunk driving and promising stronger passenger-safety enforcement.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh government, Transport Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy, and transport officials.
- What
- The government has intensified sleeper-bus inspections and safety enforcement, including action against drunk driving.
- When
- The announcement was made on Tuesday during Question Hour in the Assembly.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, with the minister speaking in the Assembly at Amaravati.
- Why
- To prevent sleeper-bus fires, reduce accidents linked to human error, and improve passenger safety.
- Government-owned sleeper buses
- 16 registered in the state
- Private sleeper buses
- 835 registered in the state
- Safety rule
- Rule 128 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules
- Inspections
- Special inspections and regular compliance checks are being conducted
- Drunk driving policy
- The government is adopting a zero-tolerance approach
- Stated safety goal
- Prevent fires, minimise accidents, and protect passengers