Nitin Gadkari announces mandatory seat belts for bus passengers

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced that wearing seat belts during bus journeys will now be mandatory as part of a major initiative to improve passenger safety across the country.

Speaking about the new safety measures, Gadkari said the government has introduced a new bus code designed in line with international standards. The move aims to reduce fatalities and injuries caused by road accidents involving buses.

The minister emphasized that passenger safety remains the government’s top priority. He pointed out that many lives are lost in incidents where buses catch fire or meet with serious accidents, and the new regulations are intended to improve survival chances in such situations.

According to Gadkari, the updated safety framework will ensure better protection for passengers by making buses safer and enforcing stricter compliance measures for transport operators.

The government believes that mandatory seat belt usage, along with improved bus safety standards, will significantly help in reducing casualties on Indian roads.

Road safety experts have welcomed the move, stating that similar measures in several countries have helped lower accident-related deaths and serious injuries among passengers.

Further details regarding implementation timelines and enforcement mechanisms are expected to be announced soon.

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