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The Sun
03-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Bus operators must enforce seat belt rules for passenger safety
KUALA TERENGGANU: Public bus operators must enforce stricter compliance with seat belt regulations to enhance passenger safety. The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) emphasizes that the mandatory rule is not just a legal requirement but a step toward fostering a safety-conscious culture. Mohammad Fakhri Mansor, APAD Eastern Region head, stated that the agency actively conducts driver competency programmes, particularly for express bus drivers. 'We have held three training sessions involving 100 operators from 80 transport companies in the Eastern Region. A fourth course is planned to reinforce road safety awareness,' he said. Fakhri highlighted that seat belt usage is compulsory for all passengers, not just drivers. He spoke during the launch of the new Darul Iman Express Bus at the Kuala Terengganu City Council Bus Terminal. The event was attended by Darul Iman Express managing director Laili Ismail. Laili welcomed the government's directive, confirming that his company has instructed drivers to ensure passengers buckle up before departure. 'Our buses have seat belts and CCTV cameras to monitor compliance,' he said. - Bernama
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Time of India
5 injured as Udupi-Mangaluru Express bus overturns
Representative photo UDUPI: About five passengers sustained minor injuries after a Udupi-Mangaluru Express bus overturned on Monday. In a complaint, Babu, 54, working in a college canteen in Mangaluru, said that the incident took place when he left his home in Byndoor for work and reached Udupi, from where he boarded the Express Bus to Mangaluru. While traveling on National Highway 66 (Udupi–Mangaluru Road), as the bus reached Uliyaragoli village, Kaup Taluk, the driver, Lohith , who is alleged to have been driving the bus at high speed and in a negligent manner, suddenly applied brakes. As a result, the bus went out of control and overturned on the roadside. Due to this accident, the complainant sustained injuries. There were about 30 passengers on the bus, of whom 4–5 suffered minor injuries. Local residents helped rescue the passengers and sent the injured to the hospital in ambulance. A case was registered at the Kaup Police Station.
