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From March 13 to March 18, the department impounded 756 private buses, which have been kept at the Sarai Kale Khan ISBT. While the transport department has woken up to the problems caused by illegal interstate buses , usually all traffic rules seem non-existent for them to run on Delhi roads. Rules thrown under the bus: How interstate carriers are wreaking havoc on Delhi roads It’s around 9pm and the bus stop opposite the Akshardham temple in east Delhi is teeming with passengers. They also don’t have permits to operate from ISBTs, which only allow buses from state transport corporations to operate,” an official said.These buses offer more comfort and luxury compared to the state transport corporation buses and have competitive pricing, making them popular among passengers, the official explained. A long-term action is needed from the respective state transport authorities, who give these buses their permits,” he added.The department has already written to authorities in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan to cancel the permits of buses flouting permit conditions..