Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Delhi's Control Limited Over Out-of-State Sleeper Bus Safety
Delhi's transportation officials say they can't fully control the safety of sleeper buses coming from other states.
They can only check the paperwork and make sure the buses have the required safety features.
A recent investigation in Delhi found buses with hidden fire extinguishers and blocked emergency exits.
Several bus fires have highlighted safety concerns.
The government is being pressured to make safety rules that are the same across all states.
Delhi Transport Department has limited control over out-of-state sleeper buses.
Department can only check documents and safety compliance.
Many buses inspected in Mori Gate lacked proper safety measures.
Fire extinguishers were hidden in several buses.
Recent bus fires have raised safety concerns.
- Who
- Delhi Transport Department, private bus operators, passengers
- What
- Lack of control over safety of out-of-state sleeper buses
- When
- Report published October 27, 2025
- Where
- Delhi, specifically Mori Gate area
- Why
- Due to limited power over out-of-state buses and increasing fire incidents
- Issue
- Safety of out-of-state sleeper buses
- Location of Ground Report
- Mori Gate, Delhi
- Delhi Transport Dept. Power
- Limited to document and safety checks
- Department Stance
- Will send teams for checks after report
- Recent Tragedies
- Kurnool & Jaisalmer bus fires
Sources
Video: Sleeper Bus With 70 On Board Catches Fire In Lucknow, All Evacuated
Narrow escape for passengers as Uttar Pradesh AC sleeper bus catches fire on Agra-Lucknow Expressway
Double-decker AC sleeper bus catches fire near UP's Revri toll plaza, no casualties reported