'Poor road discipline' among pvt bus drivers put commuters at risk

COMMUTERS in Tiruchy city complain that they continue to face inconvenience due to the poor road discipline of bus drivers, especially those operating private buses.

- P THIRUSELVAM @Tiruchy

Private bus drivers in Tiruchy violate traffic rules, leading to traffic congestion and, in some cases, accidents, they add.

With over 150 private buses operating in different parts of the city, most of the drivers fail to use indicators while turning, stop abruptly in the middle of the road for passengers, and violate lane discipline. From November 2024 to July 2025, at least 10 people, including two women, have died after being hit by private buses in separate incidents, according to police sources.