East Medinipur: Administration Launches Massive Bus Safety Drive to Curb Accidents

• East Medinipur district administration has initiated a direct street operation to reduce the high number of road accidents and fatalities.
• The Regional Transport Office is conducting fitness tests on buses, prompted by recent fatal accidents, including one in Haldia where 4 people died due to steering failure.
• Approximately 1,000 government and private buses operate daily in the district, all undergoing a vigorous 'mechanical health check-up'.
• During the ongoing campaign on national highways, fines totaling around five lakh rupees have been imposed for various irregularities.
• The drive, led by Regional Transport Officer Sanjay Halder at Sonapetya Toll Plaza, aims to ensure passenger safety, especially during ongoing Madhyamik and upcoming Higher Secondary examinations, and will continue year-round.

Why It Matters: East Medinipur administration is actively enforcing bus fitness checks to enhance road safety and reduce accidents.