Plan to run Bluelines in outskirts opposed

May 4, 2013

Abhinav Garg TNN

New Delhi: Safety of women passengers in buses and the need to rein in reckless DTC bus drivers are two issues that have been flagged by the Delhi HC appointed amicus curiae.
In a three-page note submitted in HC the amicus Kailash Vasdev also opposed the Delhi government’s proposed plan to rehabilitate Blueline owners/drivers by permitting them to ply on certain fixed routes outside the city.
“The issue of security/ safety on roads have once again surfaced with accidents involving buses and safety of lady passengers being jeopardized…it is imperative the state government be called upon to respond to this vital issue which has embossed all citizens,” Vasdev pointed out in his response to the government’s plan as asked by HC.
Urging HC to direct the government to file an undertaking that actions of the Blueline buses won’t repeat themselves the amicus stressed DTC must rein in its drivers and follow the best practice rule to eliminate accidents. He emphasized the need to ensure cameras are installed on the roads and all vehicles fitted with a GPS.
HC had earlier asked the government to come up with a better rehabilitation policy for former operators of Blueline buses, while hearing the operators’ plea.

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