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| Strict rules laid down for buses |
| 2012-12-20 |
| [Times of India.India Times] Announcing strict guidelines for buses and commercial vehicles running on Delhi roads, Union home minister Sushilkumar Shinde on Wednesday told Parliament that vehicles with tinted window panes and curtains will be impounded with immediate effect. In a drive aimed at ensuring safety of women commuters -- launched after a review taken by Shinde with senior Delhi Police officers and state transport commissioner -- the authorities have made it mandatory for buses and vehicles to keep their lights switched on while plying in the city at night. Making a fresh statement on the south Delhi gang rape in both Houses, Shinde said a special team under DCP has been set up to monitor the investigation. Besides, a police team with one lady officer will visit Safdarjung Hospital at regular intervals to take stock of the victim's condition. Following the review taken by Shinde as per a commitment made by him to Parliament on Tuesday, it has been decided that all off-duty buses must be parked with owners. The Delhi Police shall undertake verification of all drivers and staff of all public transport vehicles. All buses and auto-rickshaws driven by unverified staff will be impounded. All public vehicles shall compulsorily display driver's licence with all relevant details and photograph, apart from a helpline number for lodging complaints. Besides, all buses and commercial vehicles found violating the contract carriage conditions or any other permit norms, shall be impounded and their permits cancelled. |
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