KSRTC suspends driver for watching reels on cell whereas driving | Mysuru Information – The Instances of India

Mandya: Taking severe word of the viral footage, Karnataka State Street Transport Company (KSRTC) suspended a bus driver, who’s suspected of watching social media content material whereas driving the automobile, thereby endangering the lives of passengers. The incident got here to mild after a video exhibiting the driving force allegedly engrossed in his cell phone went viral on social media.

KSRTC authorities suspended the driving force for gross negligence and dereliction of responsibility. The motive force, Mahesh, was suspended by Sharan Basavaraju, divisional controller, KSRTC Mandya division.Officers emphasised that such irresponsible behaviour wouldn’t be tolerated underneath any circumstances, particularly when passenger security is concerned.Talking to TOI, Basavaraju stated the video offered prima facie proof of misconduct. “Given the proof accessible, we didn’t await the completion of an in depth inquiry. The motive force was positioned underneath pre-inquiry suspension for violating security norms and placing passengers’ lives in danger. Although we do not know the precise date of the incident, based mostly on the movies which might be accessible, we took the choice,” he added.The incident occurred on a KSRTC bus working on the Malavalli-Mysuru route. As a substitute of retaining his give attention to the highway, the driving force was allegedly discovered watching reels on his cell phone whereas driving.Whereas there could also be restricted flexibility for conductors concerning cell phone utilization, there may be completely no such rest for drivers, stated officers.“There’s a strict rule prohibiting drivers from utilizing cellphones whereas driving. Security of passengers is paramount. Although an in depth investigation can be carried out, the video exhibits the driving force watching one thing on his cellphone. Therefore, pending inquiry, he was suspended,” the divisional controller added, noting that the motion ought to ship a powerful message to different KSRTC drivers.