Buses operated by private entities in Kerala must install fatigue detection cameras, following a court ruling upholding the mandate.
The Kerala High Court, presided by Justice Mohammed Nias CP, has dismissed a batch of petitions challenging the State Transport Authority's directives regarding private buses operating in Kerala.
The directives, issued by the State Transport Authority, aim to ensure safety and efficiency in private bus operations. They include the use of technology for driver monitoring and location tracking, the installation of cameras with driver-fatigue detection systems, and the implementation of geo-fencing facilities in private buses.
The directives also require police clearance certificates (PCCs) in private buses. However, this article does not contain any new information about the specific buses or locations these directives apply to.
The petitions challenging these directives were filed by the Kerala Taxi Drivers Organization and other petitioners such as bus operators, tourist taxi associations, and educational institutions. The court case, named Kerala Taxi drivers Association v The State of Kerala & ors and connected cases, is not further discussed in this article.
It is worth noting that the directives are part of a broader effort to improve the safety and efficiency of private bus operations in Kerala. However, this article does not offer any analysis or expert opinions on the impact of these directives on private bus operations in the state.
In conclusion, the Kerala High Court has dismissed a batch of petitions challenging the State Transport Authority's directives for private buses in Kerala. The directives include the use of technology for driver monitoring and location tracking, the installation of cameras with driver-fatigue detection systems, the implementation of geo-fencing facilities, and the requirement for police clearance certificates (PCCs) in private buses. The specific buses or locations these directives apply to were not discussed in this article.
