Central Government Mandates Tourist Buses Return to Home State in 60 Days
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Tourist Buses Must Return Home Every 60 Days: New Rule Shocks Transporters
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News18•23-02-2026, 14:05
Tourist Buses Must Return Home Every 60 Days: New Rule Shocks Transporters
•Union Ministry of Road Transport mandates All India Permit tourist vehicles return to home state every 60 days, effective April 1, 2026.
•New 'Amendment Rules-2026' aim to curb permit misuse, ensure passenger safety, and improve toll collection, replacing old rules with no return time limit.
•Transporters, especially AIMTC, oppose the rule, citing exorbitant fuel costs, booking cancellations, and impracticality for buses registered in distant states.
•Delhi operators face significant challenges as many buses are registered in other states due to past BS-4 vehicle registration halts in Delhi.
•Industry demands exemption for older vehicles and seeks a meeting with the Ministry, hoping for relief from the strict new regulations.
