Commuters express concern over reports of nabbing of drunk bus drivers in Puducherry
Commuters in Puducherry are worried about road safety following the arrest of several drunk bus drivers. The police detained three drivers who failed breathalyzer tests before they could start their shifts. Residents are calling for stricter enforcement of traffic rules and better screening of drivers by bus owners.
- ▪Three bus drivers were caught by police for being inebriated before starting their daily service.
- ▪The drivers were fined ₹10,000 and replaced by alternate drivers arranged by the bus owners.
- ▪Residents have expressed concerns over reckless driving by bus drivers and the need for stricter enforcement of traffic rules.
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Commuters have expressed concerns over road safety following the recent detention of a few inebriated bus drivers from the Rajiv Gandhi Bus Terminus in Puducherry.During the ongoing traffic enforcement drive, the police nabbed three bus drivers from the terminus after they failed breath analyzer test. The drivers were caught before they boarded the bus for daily service.The owners were immediately alerted, and the drunk drivers were offloaded. The bus owners then arranged alternate drivers to operate the bus. The inebriated drivers were made to pay a fine of ₹10,000, police said.The incident had sent shock waves among residents who depend on private and government buses for daily commuting.
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