Udupi: Private Bus Booked for Endangering Students' Lives
By ETF Desk
A private bus driver in Udupi has been booked for allegedly endangering the lives of students by making them hang from the footboard. The incident occurred on a recent trip to a nearby educational institution. According to sources, a group of students were traveling in the bus when the driver started driving at a high speed, causing them to hang from the footboard for fear of falling off. The students were lucky to escape unhurt, but the incident has raised concerns about the safety of private buses in the district.
The Udupi district administration has taken the incident seriously and has booked the driver under relevant sections of the law. The administration has also assured that strict action will be taken against the driver if found guilty. The incident has sparked a debate about the need for better regulation of private buses in the district, with many calling for stricter safety measures to be implemented.
Source: Google News – Udupi.