MVD Cracks Down on 46 Private Buses in Major Enforcement Drive

The Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) in Kerala has booked the crew of 46 private buses during a special enforcement drive aimed at curbing traffic rule violations and unruly behaviour. The operation, conducted across the state, targeted private bus workers who have been repeatedly accused of flouting regulations and mistreating passengers.

The drive was initiated in response to mounting public complaints about reckless driving, over-speeding, and rude conduct by a section of private bus employees. According to MVD officials, the booked crew members face penalties under various sections of the Motor Vehicles Act. The department has emphasized that such drives will continue to ensure passenger safety and discipline in public transport.

The crackdown highlights the ongoing challenges in regulating private bus operations in Kerala, where private buses remain a vital mode of transportation but are often criticized for poor safety records. Commuters have welcomed the move, urging sustained enforcement. The MVD has indicated that further actions, including suspension of licenses for repeat offenders, may follow as part of a broader effort to reform the sector.