Delhi to implement strict lane rules for buses, goods carriers from 1 April

Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot, on Tuesday announced the implementation of strict lane rules for private buses, goods carriers from April 01, 2022, in the Delhi Assembly. “If a bus driver doesn’t drive in the bus lane, he will be penalised with Rs 10,000 for a first-time offence,” said Kailash Gahlot. “For the second time offence, a case for dangerous driving will be registered against the bus driver,” he added.

The transport minister also announced punishments for the third and fourth attempts of rash driving by the bus driver.

He said, “The driving license of the offender will be cancelled if the law is broken for the third time, while the fourth violation could result in the revoking of the permit of the private bus.”

“We will issue a WhatsApp number where anyone can send us a video if they see any bus driver violating rules. We will take action according to the evidence provided,” Gahlot said.

The transport department along with traffic police will earmark dedicated lanes, which will be used exclusively by buses and goods carriers from 8 am to 10 pm and along with other vehicles from 10 pm to 8 am.

In its first phase, the enforcement drive will be conducted on 15 prioritized corridors of a total of 46 selected for the initiative. These include the Mehrauli-Badarpur Road stretch from Anuvrat Marg T-point to Pul Prahladpur T-point, Ashram Chowk to Badarpur Border, Janakpuri to Madhuban Chowk, Moti Nagar to Dwarka Mor, Britannia Chowk to Dhaula Quan, Kashmere Gate ISBT to Apsra Border, Signature Bridge-Bhopura Border, Jahangirpuri Metro Station-Kashmere Gate ISBT and ITO-Ambedkar Nagar, among others.