Police to track down erring bus operators
The Hindu
On-road enforcement intensified in Kozhikode in the wake of rise in COVID-19 cases
The police, on the instructions of the District Disaster Management Authority, have intensified on-road enforcement in Kozhikode to track down private bus operators violating the COVID-19 protocol and facilitating entry of passengers beyond the permissible limit. More flying squads are likely to be deployed for intercepting such vehicles. Drivers, conductors, and bus owners will be held accountable for violations during surprise inspections. Repeating the offence will lead to suspension of permit, besides slapping of hefty fines on operators along with other legal proceedings. For safety reasons, footboard travel in buses will not be permitted even as bus operators have opposed it citing poor revenue. Since COVID-19 cases are on the rise, checking is in full swing covering bus stations and boarding points. Facilitating the entry of passengers who do not wear masks will also be treated as protocol violation. Besides, the bus crew will be responsible for disinfecting the vehicle after each trip.
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