Overview
- Transport Minister M Ramprasad Reddy led inspections at Khaza Toll Plaza in Guntur, where more than 20 buses were checked and one was seized, with tickets (challans) issued to 15 others.
- Inspectors reviewed fitness certificates, the condition of buses, driver licences, adherence to speed limits, and duty hours for crews.
- Teams also checked passenger needs such as ticketing systems, seating layout, and the availability of emergency safety gear.
- The Transport Department said similar surprise checks and passenger awareness efforts will expand statewide to improve compliance and transparency.
- The enforcement push follows a spate of bus accidents in recent months that raised concerns about the safety of private bus travel.