Illegal Parcel Racket Endangers UP Roadways Passengers

• An illegal parcel racket is rampant in UP Roadways buses, involving drivers, conductors, and TIs.
• Parcels are transported without checks or booking for a fee of 50-500 rupees, posing a severe security risk.
• A recent raid on a Hardoi depot bus heading to Delhi seized a revolver and three country-made pistols from an illegal parcel.
• The practice is widespread from Kanpur's Major Salman Inter-State Bus Terminal to districts like Prayagraj, Lucknow, and Bareilly.
• Despite rules and corporation claims, the unchecked transport of parcels continues, making buses vulnerable to criminal use.

Why It Matters: Unchecked illegal parcels on UP Roadways buses risk passenger safety and aid criminals.