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NMMT recalls all JBM-make buses for inspection after fire incidents
'This decision has been taken as a precautionary measure for passenger safety in the light of an unexpected incident that occurred on June 4,' the statement said. The authority added that a decision on redeploying the buses would be taken after the inspection is completed. NMMT on Wednesday night stated that all JBM-manufactured electric buses that had already departed were recalled to the depot for inspection. Mumbai, Jun 4 (PTI) The Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport (NMMT) has recalled all electric air-conditioned buses manufactured by JBM from service 'as a precautionary measure' following two fire incidents reported since Wednesday morning, officials said. The first incident occurred at the Ghansoli depot, where a JBM electric bus and three diesel-run buses were gutted in a fire. The electric bus, scheduled for maintenance, caught fire inside the depot workshop due to a short circuit. According to NMMT, the bus was awaiting repairs, and responsibility for its upkeep—including parts and technical maintenance—lay with the manufacturer and supplier, M/s M.H. Eco Life and JBM, along with the contractor's technical staff and a junior engineer from the undertaking. 'A defect report citing IR (Insulation Resistance) failure was noted by the technical staff and junior engineer. This failure led to a short circuit in one of the bus's four sealed battery packs, causing a sudden and massive fire,' the NMMT said. Although depot staff attempted to control the blaze with available fire extinguishers, the sealed nature of the battery packs caused the fire to escalate rapidly. The flames subsequently spread to three nearby diesel buses parked for maintenance. The second fire incident occurred in the evening at the Marol bus depot in Andheri East. An NMMT electric bus operating on Route 144 between Airoli (Navi Mumbai) and Andheri (Mumbai) caught fire on MIDC Road around 6 PM. According to a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) official, all passengers were safely evacuated. Two fire engines from the Mumbai Fire Brigade responded quickly and doused the flames within minutes. The cause of this second fire is yet to be determined, but the bus was completely gutted. PTI KK COR DC NSK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Time of India
'Youngsters need to be more mindful': Couple caught having sex inside public bus in Navi Mumbai
Representative Image (AI) NAVI MUMBAI: A young couple in their early 20s was caught on camera engaging in sexual activity inside an air-conditioned (AC) bus operated by the Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport (NMMT) on Sunday evening. A 22-second video clip, allegedly recorded by a commuter from a nearby vehicle, captured the couple's act while they were seated near a window in the back row. The clip quickly circulated online and reached senior officials of the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC), prompting swift action. A senior NMMT official confirmed that departmental proceedings have been initiated against the bus conductor for failing to intervene or stop the incident. 'The conductor (name withheld) has been warned and asked to submit a written explanation on how such vulgar activity took place on his watch,' the official said, adding that the conductor was seated in the front and was reportedly unaware of the incident occurring behind him. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo RTI activist Anarjit Chauhan , who brought the issue to light, said: 'The bus was fairly empty as it travelled from Panvel to Kalyan on Sunday. Due to heavy traffic, the bus slowed down, and someone from another vehicle noticed the couple engaging in the act near the window. That's when the video was taken and shared with civic authorities.' When asked about the civic body's response, Chauhan added, 'The conductor has been pulled up for negligence. Public transport is not a place for such acts, and it's unfortunate that it happened.' While NMMC Commissioner Kailas Shinde was unavailable for comment, a senior civic official said, 'Though I don't handle the transport department directly, I believe youngsters today need to be more mindful of their conduct in public. Such vulgar acts in public places are illegal and unacceptable.' Chauhan also commented on a broader pattern of public behaviour among the youth. 'I often see young couples, even school students, holding hands or kissing near Sagar Vihar or along Palm Beach Road. Parents and teachers must guide them on appropriate behaviour in public.'
