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KSRTC flouts order on permanent drivers for long-distance routes
KSRTC ignored its own June 23 directive that mandated only experienced permanent drivers be assigned to long-distance bus services. An accident in Karnataka on Saturday involving a temporary driver has brought the…
The Story in Brief
KSRTC ignored its own June 23 directive that mandated only experienced permanent drivers be assigned to long-distance bus services. An accident in Karnataka on Saturday involving a temporary driver has brought the violation to light.
The driver, Mithilesh, had joined KSRTC just five months ago despite 11 years of private bus experience. KSRTC has not made permanent appointments in a decade and now relies on over 5,000 temporary employees, making compliance with the directive difficult.
The Indian Opinion
The June directive was clear, but KSRTC's decade-long freeze on permanent hiring makes following it nearly impossible. The accident exposes a lazy narrative that blames temporary drivers alone; the real failure is a system that cannot enforce safety rules without permanent staff. Trade unions pressuring against night duties and management's reliance on 5,000 temps suggest no quick fix. Will KSRTC now recruit permanent drivers for its night superfast services, or will another crash be needed?
Source: english.mathrubhumi.com
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