HC Seeks Data on Sleeper Bus Safety

Times of India · india

The Allahabad High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of a fatal sleeper bus fire on the Yamuna Expressway that killed nine passengers. The court has demanded detailed information from the Uttar Pradesh government regarding permits, safety standards, and inspection records for sleeper buses operating within the state. Authorities must disclose the number of permits issued over the last three years and confirm if safety norms were met. The court also seeks details on whether bus designs were altered unsafely and if commercial parcels were transported.