Archive · 16 Nov 2025
Hyderabad Police Crack Down on Private Bus Luggage Violations
The police in Hyderabad are cracking down on private buses that are letting passengers carry too much luggage, especially things that look like commercial goods.
They had a special drive where they checked many buses and fined them heavily.
Some buses were even taken away because they were overloaded.
The transport commissioner warned that this is a safety issue and buses should only carry what people personally own.
These checks and warnings will continue to make sure everyone follows the rules and stays safe while traveling.
Hyderabad transport officials warned private bus operators against allowing passengers to carry commercial luggage beyond permitted personal belongings.
Stern action under the TG RTA Act will be taken against violators, with intensified frisking and surprise checks at over 30 locations.
A special drive from November 1 to 14 checked 528 private buses, resulting in 66 bus seizures for overloading luggage.
Penalties totaling Rs 93,24,238 were collected for various violations, including Fitness Certificate issues and taxes.
Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar has directed officials to take strict action against private operators violating safety norms.
- Who
- Hyderabad district joint transport commissioner C. Ramesh and transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar addressing private bus operators
- What
- Warning against allowing passengers to carry commercial luggage beyond personal belongings and intensified enforcement drives leading to penalties, VCRs, and bus seizures.
- When
- Saturday, with intensified drives from November 1 to 14 and ongoing enforcement
- Where
- Hyderabad district, at over 30 locations
- Why
- To ensure passenger safety, prevent the misuse of private buses for transporting commercial luggage, and enforce compliance with transport regulations.
Transport Department Enforcement
Private Bus Operator Responsibilities
Luggage Policy
Transport Department Enforcement
Private buses are warned against encouraging passengers to carry luggage beyond permitted personal belongings; stern action will be taken.
Private Bus Operator Responsibilities
Bus operators should only allow passengers to carry their personal luggage and refrain from transporting commercial goods.
Compliance and Action
Transport Department Enforcement
Intensified frisking, surprise checks, and round-the-clock deployment of special enforcement teams are in place. Violators face prosecution under the TG RTA Act.
Private Bus Operator Responsibilities
Operators are urged to prioritize passenger safety and adhere to all transport regulations to avoid legal consequences and penalties.
- Official Warned
- C. Ramesh, Hyderabad district joint transport commissioner
- Action Under
- TG RTA Act
- Enforcement Period
- November 1 to November 14
- Number of Private Buses Checked
- 528
- Violations Leading to Seizure
- Overloading luggage and carrying additional material
- Number of Buses Seized
- 66
- Total Fines and Taxes Collected
- Rs 93,24,238
