Indore: 11 Buses Face Action, ₹1.20 Lakh Fine Collected; One Seized

The Transport Department has taken action against 11 buses in Indore after a special inspection campaign focused on safety arrangements and passenger facilities in buses and other public transport vehicles. A total fine of 01 lakh 20 thousand rupees was collected, while one bus operating without a permit was seized.

The action was carried out in Indore in November 2026 on the instructions of Collector Shri Shivam Verma. As part of the ongoing inspection campaign, the RTO department team conducted a special checking drive at Star Chauraha on Wednesday.

The team inspected public transport vehicles, particularly All India Tourist buses. Officials checked whether the buses had emergency exits and fire safety systems. They also examined arrangements for the smooth exit of passengers during an emergency.

The inspection covered possible overloading and the collection of fares higher than the prescribed rates from passengers. The buses’ permits, fitness certificates and other required documents were also checked.

During the inspection, officials found various irregularities, violations of permit conditions and cases involving the collection of higher fares from passengers. Action was taken against 11 buses for these violations, and a total fine of 01 lakh 20 thousand rupees was recovered.

A bus operating between Indore and Gorakhpur without a permit was also seized during the campaign.

RTO Shri Pradeep Sharma, ARTO Shri Rajesh Gupta and the department’s flying squad team were present during the action. The officials also briefed the bus drivers and conductors about the safety of passengers.

The drivers and conductors were instructed not to transport any kind of flammable material in the buses. They were also told to keep all required documents complete and to operate buses only when their technical condition was fully fit.

The Transport Department is also conducting regular checks of vehicle speed, speed governors, HSRP number plates, permits and other documents. Special attention is being given to safety arrangements in school and college vehicles.

The department is also creating awareness among vehicle operators to ensure compliance with traffic rules and safety standards. The ongoing checks are aimed at ensuring safety arrangements in passenger buses and other public transport vehicles.