Rash driving by private buses continues to endanger commuters in Tiruchi
Private bus operators in Tiruchi are facing criticism for reckless driving and overspeeding, which commuters claim endangers public safety. Despite police enforcement and the use of radar guns, residents argue that current measures are insufficient to curb the dangerous competition between operators.
Why it matters
It underscores the ongoing struggle between urban public transport efficiency and road safety regulations in growing Indian cities.
Rash driving and overspeeding by private buses continue to pose a serious threat to commuters and pedestrians in Tiruchi, thanks to stiff competition among operators.
Despite the permitted speed limit of 30 kmph to 40 kmph within city limits, many private buses continue to flout the rules, raising concerns over passenger safety. Commuters allege that private bus operators frequently overspeed to reach bus stops and bus stands ahead of competitors to pick up more passengers, often resorting to dangerous overtaking, excessive honking, and violations of lane discipline.
Several major roads in Tiruchi have witnessed repeated complaints of reckless driving by private buses despite regular enforcement by the traffic police. Among the stretches frequently cited are TVS Tollgate–Mannarpuram–Panjapur, Bharathiyar Salai, Salai Road, Karur Bypass Road, Singarathope, Palakkarai, and roads leading to Chathiram Bus Stand, particularly those passing through school and college zones.
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