Open both the gates of buses, government tells DTC drivers

In a bid to rein in unruly drivers of the state-run Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), the transport department has issued a circular to the concerned authorities to make sure drivers open both the gates of the bus each time it makes a halt.

The move has come after the department received a number of complaints regarding the issue. Not opening of the doors and other passenger issues have been reportedly resulting in road accidents, and a few fatalities have also been reported, said officials.

“It has been observed that DTC drivers have not been opening both the gates of buses at the prescribed bus stops for safely boarding and de-boarding of passengers, resulting into inconvenience to them,” the circular stated.

The department, said officials, has also asked the officers responsible for field duty to check this aspect during the course of routine checking.

Also, the field officers have been asked to submit a report of the violations that were found during the check.

“We have told the DTC chairman to look into the issue and submit a report within a month from now. The violations will be put on record and action will be taken against the drivers indulging in such behaviour,” a senior officer said.