Private buses struggle with shortage of drivers
9 years, 7 months ago

Private buses struggle with shortage of drivers

Deccan Chronicle  

KOCHI: Despite having an average daily wage of Rs 1,000, there is severe scarcity of labourers, especially drivers, in the private bus sector, a major player in Kochi’s urban transport. Since the bus owner is not responsible for the workforce, even members of criminal gangs become labourers which results in scuffles on roads and rude behaviour to the passengers. Due to labour shortage, many bus operators have either surrendered the permits or started leasing out vehicles creating law and order problems. Even those who join duty quit the job in a couple of weeks,” said Mr K. B. Suneer, district secretary of the Private Bus Operators’ Association.

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Bus operators flay photo-based enforcement actions
1 month ago

Bus operators flay photo-based enforcement actions

The Hindu  

The Kerala State Private Bus Operators’ Federation has expressed strong protest over the attempts by various checking squads to carry out enforcement actions based on photographs captured at various spots in the name of violations. “This one-sided enforcement action, without the knowledge of bus operators, should be stopped immediately as the bus operators in Kerala are now going through an …

Kerala private bus operators to oppose permit cancellation of buses involved in serious accidents
3 months, 1 week ago

Kerala private bus operators to oppose permit cancellation of buses involved in serious accidents

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Private bus operators have decided to challenge Minister K B Ganesh Kumar’s decision to cancel permits of buses involved in serious accidents. Hamsa Erikunnan, general secretary of the Kerala State Bus Operators’ Federation, said any arbitrary decision to cancel the permits would be challenged in court.“Accidents cannot be stopped by cancelling the permits of 7,000 private buses. According to …

Speed limit violations by private bus drivers on the rise in Kozhikode
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Speed limit violations by private bus drivers on the rise in Kozhikode

The Hindu  

Despite efforts by Motor Vehicles department squads and Traffic police to mitigate road accidents, reckless and rash driving by a section of private bus drivers in speed-limit zones are challenging the safety of schoolchildren and pedestrians in Kozhikode district. Reckless driving on accident-prone roads, especially the Kozhikode-Kannur national highway and Kozhikode-Kuttiyadi road, continue despite the spike in road accidents that …

On Camera: Passenger Assaults Bus Driver Over Alleged Fare Dispute
10 months, 2 weeks ago

On Camera: Passenger Assaults Bus Driver Over Alleged Fare Dispute

News 18  

In a recent incident in South Los Angeles, a video capturing a physical altercation between a passenger and a bus driver has gone viral. “Bus passenger attacks driver for refusing to accept money even though rides are free,” read the caption. In the comment section, some users questioned the logic behind the passenger’s actions, with one user remarking, “So she …

UK faces bus driver shortage as staff ‘leaving in droves’ for better-paid HGV jobs
3 years, 5 months ago

UK faces bus driver shortage as staff ‘leaving in droves’ for better-paid HGV jobs

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Bus drivers are leaving their jobs “in droves” for better-paid …

UK bus services cancelled due to driver shortages
3 years, 6 months ago

UK bus services cancelled due to driver shortages

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Lincolnshire County Council said the …

Penalties for attacks on bus drivers should be as tough as those on police, unions say
8 years, 3 months ago

Penalties for attacks on bus drivers should be as tough as those on police, unions say

ABC  

People who assault bus drivers should face extra penalties, in line with attacks on other public servants, unions say. Transport Workers Union state secretary Peter Biagini said people convicted of assaults on drivers should face additional penalties. Rail, Tram and Bus Union Assistant state secretary Tom Brown said drivers have the right to be safe at work. " Mr Biagini …

Bengaluru: Private bus drivers flout traffic rules on Outer Ring Road
8 years, 8 months ago

Bengaluru: Private bus drivers flout traffic rules on Outer Ring Road

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: A member of Whitefield rising has filmed blatant violation of traffic rules by a private bus during peak hours on the Outer Ring Road near Mahadevapura. This particular video, of a private bus moving in wrong side of the road and posing a hazard to other motorists, was also put on the Bangalore Traffic Police website by one Gaurav …

Bus drivers to act as police 'eyes and ears', says AD
8 years, 10 months ago

Bus drivers to act as police 'eyes and ears', says AD

Dutch News  

Bus drivers throughout the country are to work more closely with the police to report incidents and build up a picture of problematic bus stops and routes, the AD says on Wednesday. And as the police, we can benefit from that.’ Public transport firms currently involved in talking to the police have a fixed point of contact and police are …

Bus drivers to act as police 'eyes and ears', says AD
8 years, 10 months ago

Bus drivers to act as police 'eyes and ears', says AD

Dutch News  

Bus drivers throughout the country are to work more closely with the police to report incidents and build up a picture of problematic bus stops and routes, the AD says on Wednesday. And as the police, we can benefit from that.’ Public transport firms currently involved in talking to the police have a fixed point of contact and police are …

BEST bus conductors, drivers go on mass leave, Mumbai bus services disrupted
10 years, 11 months ago

BEST bus conductors, drivers go on mass leave, Mumbai bus services disrupted

India TV News  

Mumbai: Bus conductors and drivers working in BEST this morning went on mass casual leave disrupting bus services in the usually bustling metro. The striking employees said they will not join work till the management fulfils their demands.Most of the BEST buses are in depots, while only 15 buses have come out on the roads till 8 am.BEST spokesperson A …

Buses involved in accidents had no insurance cover
11 years, 6 months ago

Buses involved in accidents had no insurance cover

The Hindu  

The two buses involved in separate accidents at Tanur and Perinthalmanna in recent weeks did not have insurance cover, said Regional Transport Officer M.P. Mr. Ajit Kumar said both the buses had all other necessary papers except insurance cover. The RTO said the transport authorities would initiate stern measures to ensure road safety in view of the rising number of …

Bus drivers continue strike against management
14 years, 11 months ago

Bus drivers continue strike against management

China Daily  

进入英语学习论坛下载音频 去听写专区一展身手 A total of 124 bus drivers in Nujiang Lisu autonomous prefecture of Southwest China's Yunnan province continued their strike on Monday in protest over a reform imposed by the local transportation company. The reform is now pushing drivers to sell their vehicles to the company and then take out a contract for operational rights, according to local media …

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