MVD suspends permits of five unfit private buses in Kozhikode
6 months ago

MVD suspends permits of five unfit private buses in Kozhikode

The Hindu  

A flash inspection carried out by the Motor Vehicles department squad in response to increasing accidents on the Kozhikode-Kannur route has exposed five private buses with fitness issues. MVD officials said that the bus operators were instructed to bring the vehicles for re-inspection within 14 days, after addressing mechanical and safety issues. The MVD squads also exposed numerous cases of tampered speed governors, with over 40 incidents reported in Kozhikode city alone during the inspection. The support of the Road Safety Council would be sought to convert the accident-prone 350-meter stretch between Korapuzha bridge and Elathur HPCL Depot to a safe zone.

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Speed limit violations on Kozhikode-Kannur NH pose a safety threat to passengers
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Speed limit violations on Kozhikode-Kannur NH pose a safety threat to passengers

The Hindu  

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Speed limit violations by contract carriages challenge road safety in Kozhikode
8 months, 1 week ago

Speed limit violations by contract carriages challenge road safety in Kozhikode

The Hindu  

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Kozhikode: 2-week private bus strike ends
5 years, 11 months ago

Kozhikode: 2-week private bus strike ends

Deccan Chronicle  

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