Hyderabad RTA and Traffic Police conducted surprise inspections targeting long-distance private buses, seizing several for safety violations including blocked emergency exits, expired fire extinguishers, lack of emergency hammers, and invalid permits. Officers warned strict action will continue in coming weeks.
These drives started in the early morning in Vanasthalipuram with a special focus on checking vehicle fitness, driver licences, and adherence to traffic rules, including preventing overloading and underage driving.