Indore RTO Fines 11 Buses ₹1.20 Lakh Over Safety And Permit Violations, Seizes Indore-Gorakhpur Bus Without Valid Permit

The Regional Transport Office (RTO) in Indore imposed penalties and seized a bus operating on the Indore-Gorakhpur route without a valid permit during a recent enforcement drive. The actions, conducted at Star Square under the supervision of collector Shivam Verma, were taken by RTO Pradeep Sharma, ARTO Rajesh Gupta, and the department’s flying squad.

The aim was to ensure compliance with safety and permit conditions. Inspectors examined public transport vehicles, focusing on All India Tourist Permit buses, checking emergency exits, fire safety, and evacuation facilities. Passengers were also questioned about fares to detect overcharging. Buses found to be in violation faced penalties, leading to the seizure of one specific bus.

Drivers and conductors were warned against carrying inflammable materials and to ensure their vehicles were roadworthy and held valid documents. The department is also intensifying inspections of commercial, school, and college vehicles to check for overloading, speed governors, and proper documentation. Owners of vehicles are being encouraged to install High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP).