Ghaziabad: Only Experienced Drivers for Night Buses Amid Fog Risk

• UPSRTC mandates only accident-free, experienced drivers for night buses in Ghaziabad region due to fog and cold.
• Rule applies to 895 buses from depots like Sahibabad, Kaushambi, Loni, Hapur, Khurja, Bulandshahr, and Sikandrabad.
• Drivers receive counseling, special training for fog, and strict instructions against overspeeding; breathalyzer tests conducted.
• Approximately 10-12 night buses are cancelled as a precautionary measure; services to resume when weather improves.
• Objective is to ensure safe, reliable, and timely travel for passengers, prioritizing their safety.

Why It Matters: UPSRTC prioritizes passenger safety by deploying only experienced drivers for night buses in Ghaziabad due to fog.