Notice issued to bus owners

  • | Tuesday | 20th February, 2018

With no end in sight to the indefinite strike of private bus operators, the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) on Monday swung into action, issuing notice to over 200 bus owners, seeking explanation for their failure to operate services. Regional Transport Officer Reji P. Varghese issued the notice asking bus operators to submit in writing why they were not operating services, which was a violation of permit provisions. Meanwhile, the bus operators continue to remain steadfast in their demand. Kerala Bus Operators Federation president M.B. Satyan said bus operators were ready to give the custody of buses to the Department.

more-in With no end in sight to the indefinite strike of private bus operators, the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) on Monday swung into action, issuing notice to over 200 bus owners, seeking explanation for their failure to operate services. The action was taken in the wake of a direction issued by the Transport Commissioner. Regional Transport Officer Reji P. Varghese issued the notice asking bus operators to submit in writing why they were not operating services, which was a violation of permit provisions. If the explanations are found unsatisfactory, permits will be cancelled and eventually the buses will be seized if the owners refuse to relent. Meanwhile, the bus operators continue to remain steadfast in their demand. Kerala Bus Operators Federation president M.B. Satyan said bus operators were ready to give the custody of buses to the Department.

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