The Delhi government’s Transport Department issued mandatory safety directives requiring all public and chartered buses operating across the capital to remove window curtains and strictly prohibiting unscheduled roadside passenger pickups.
The new safety regulations apply across Delhi Transport Corporation fleets, cluster buses under DIMTS, and private contract carriages. Transport authorities directed vehicle operators to take down all window blinds, decorative drapes, and unauthorized tinted films to guarantee unobstructed interior visibility from the outside at all times. Officials warned that buses picking up passengers at unauthorized points along arterial roads would face immediate impoundment and cancellation of permits.
Special enforcement squads from the transport department and Delhi Traffic Police were deployed to conduct surprise inspections at high-density transit corridors, inter-state bus terminals, and ring roads. Transport officials stated that the measures are designed to curb illicit transport operations, prevent overcrowding, and enhance overall commuter security, particularly for women traveling during night hours.
Transport operators were given a strict deadline to comply with the guidelines, with authorities reiterating that non-compliant vehicle owners and drivers will face statutory penalties under the Motor Vehicles Act.
The transport department’s order reiterates longstanding safety mandates stemming from judicial directives aimed at eliminating blind spots and improving passenger visibility on city transit. Transport enforcement squads conducted coordinated evening inspections across Kashmere Gate, Anand Vihar, and Sarai Kale Khan terminals, warning operators that repeated violations will result in permanent permit revocation.
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