Delhi Transport Minister orders enquiry into bus accidents, seeks report within 7 days

New Delhi [India], July 25 : Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot has ordered an enquiry by the Special Commissioner of Transport into recent accidents involving government buses.
The report is to be submitted within seven days and may include the reasons for such incidents as well as measures required to prevent future occurrences, Office of the Transport Minister, Delhi Govt said.
In a statement, Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said, "The safety of our commuters is of utmost priority. We are committed to identifying the root causes of these accidents and implementing effective solutions to ensure such incidents do not happen again. Immediate action will be taken based on the findings of the enquiry. Lives getting lost either due to mechanical failure or negligence of drivers cannot be condoned."
The order for the enquiry follows a tragic incident on July 22, where a 45-year-old woman was killed and several others injured when a DTC electric bus collided with a metro pillar in the Punjabi Bagh area. The sudden braking of the bus also caused an auto rickshaw to collide with it from behind, resulting in injuries to its occupants.
In order to stop such incidents, the Delhi government is also considering procuring driving simulators for driver training, implementing an Aadhaar-based attendance system for drivers, and conducting breathalyzer tests before the start of duty. Additionally, drivers will be allowed to work with only one concessionaire. The Transport Department will also engage NGOs to provide proper training and sensitization for drivers.