- By Kamakshi Bishnoi
- Fri, 08 Aug 2025 01:00 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
In a major move aimed at enhancing road safety, the State Transport Authority (STA) has decided to suspend permits of 8,322 four-wheelers and 737 private buses operating across Uttar Pradesh for violating vehicle and permit norms.
The decision was taken during a high-level STA meeting held at the Transport Headquarters under the chairmanship of Transport Commissioner Brajesh Narayan Singh. The action comes as part of a broader crackdown on non-compliant vehicles, especially in the wake of the Kisan Path bus accident that occurred on May 15, involving a bus travelling from Bihar to Delhi.
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STA Secretary Sagir Ahmed Ansari presented the proposal, highlighting that many of the 8,322 four-wheelers—mostly operating as taxis—either fail to meet vehicle standards or have not renewed their permits. These vehicles were flagged as a serious threat to public safety.
The Transport Commissioner emphasised that no compromise will be made on passenger safety, and instructed the immediate suspension of the permits for all such vehicles.
Additionally, reports from various Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) indicated that 737 private buses were violating permit conditions. Though registered under state carriage permits, these buses were found operating on unauthorised routes and picking up passengers at multiple unapproved locations. Their permits will also be suspended.
The Commissioner further directed that permits for school vehicles should only be issued if the vehicles are completely roadworthy, and that any unfit school transport should have its permits revoked. All Regional Transport Authorities (RTAs) have been instructed to strictly follow these guidelines.
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In addition to enforcement actions, the STA also approved 14 permanent passenger vehicle permits on the Nagina-Kashipur via Dhampur-Afzalgarh route in Uttarakhand, along with permits for Transport Corporation buses in the state.
The meeting also reviewed applications related to permit renewal, transfer, issuance of new permits, and actions under Section 86 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Officials from the traffic, police, and other departments were present.
The message from the STA is clear: vehicles violating road and safety norms will not be allowed to operate, and passenger safety remains the top priority.