Jagran correspondent, Agra. After a horrific accident in fog on Yamuna Expressway in Baldev, Mathura, Roadways has increased surveillance on bus drivers and operators. As soon as the roadways drivers drive the bus faster than the speed of 50 on cold nights, its message will reach the WhatsApp group of the officers. The driver will have to face action. Even his contract can be terminated.
Drivers of roadways buses are being monitored through speed governor and GPS.
Roadways is continuously counseling both drivers and conductors who travel long distances at night. Officials have told the drivers that they will not drive the bus at a speed more than 60 km per hour during the day and 50 km per hour at night. Will not overtake the vehicle under any circumstances. The buses are fitted with GPS as well as speed governor, which is connected to the WhatsApp group created by the ARM and Regional General Manager of the respective depot. The message will reach the group directly.
If visibility is zero in fog, the driver will stop the bus safely on the roadside.
When visibility is zero in fog, the driver will park the bus safely on the roadside. This will ensure that no accidents happen and passengers remain safe. He will also inform the ARM of the concerned depot about the stoppage of the bus. Roadways has reduced the operation of its night buses by 25 percent due to fog.