Archive · 26 Oct 2025
AP Road Transport Department Conducts Statewide Bus Safety Checks
The Andhra Pradesh transport authorities checked private buses to make sure they are safe after a recent accident.
They looked for things like fire safety equipment and proper exits.
They found many buses with problems, like not having fire extinguishers or emergency exits.
They also fined bus operators who didn't follow the rules.
Passengers are also getting information on how to get out of a bus safely if there's an accident.
More than 300 buses had issues, and some were even taken off the road.
The Andhra Pradesh transport department inspected private buses statewide.
The inspections followed a recent bus mishap in Kurnool.
361 cases were filed against travel buses for violations.
40 buses were seized for serious breaches of rules.
Awareness sessions are being held for passengers on safety procedures.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Road Transport Department
- What
- Conducted a statewide inspection of private buses
- When
- Following the Kurnool bus mishap; a two-day drive
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To ensure safety and compliance of private buses
- Event
- Statewide inspection of private buses
- Initiator
- AP Road Transport Department
- Cases Filed
- 361
- Buses Seized
- 40
- Reasons for Violations
- Lack of fire safety, unauthorized alterations, missing exits, permit violations
Sources
Mumbai: MSRTC Launches Sleeper Bus Safety Drive After Kurnool Fire Tragedy
AP Transport Department Intensifies Checks Following Kurnool Bus Tragedy
Andhra Pradesh bus fire tragedy: Bodies of 18 victims handed over to families
‘Drunk Drivers Are Terrorists': Hyderabad Top Cop After 20 Killed In Kurnool Bus Fire Tragedy
Hyderabad Police Chief Condemns Drunk Driving As ‘Terrorism’ After 20 Die In Kurnool Bus Fire
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