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Keralam Police Book 2,021 Buses in Strict Week-Long Door Safety Drive
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News18•07-10-2026, 19:00
Keralam Police Book 2,021 Buses in Strict Week-Long Door Safety Drive
- •The Keralam Police booked 2,021 buses during a week-long statewide drive targeting buses operating with open doors.
- •The campaign ran from September 23 to 30 following tragic accidents and injuries involving passengers falling from moving buses.
- •Authorities inspected 31,408 buses and collected fines totaling Rs 5.57 lakh from violators.
- •Police also conducted 2,014 awareness programs that saw participation from 10,784 people.
- •Citizens can report open-door violations using the dedicated Shubhayathra WhatsApp number with evidence like photos or videos.
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The special drive was launched following tragic deaths and serious injuries caused by passengers falling out of buses through open doors while the vehicles were in motion.
During the week-long drive conducted from September 23 to 30, police inspected 31,408 buses and booked 2,021 buses for operating with their doors open, collecting fines totaling Rs 5.57 lakh.
The public can report violations by sending photographs, audio, or video along with details like location, date, time, and vehicle registration number to the dedicated 'Shubhayathra' WhatsApp number of the Traffic and Road Safety Management initiative.