Need permit? Roll out new private buses adhering to emission norms

Move after discussion with major pvt bus assns; dept to also curtail issuing temporary permits

- Krishna Kumar K E @Kochi

IN A MOVE aimed at phasing out "rickety" private buses, the motor vehicle department (MVD) will henceforth issue fresh permits only to private players willing to operate new buses that adhere to Bharat Stage VI (BS-VI) emission norms.

"New permits will be issued only to new private buses. We've discussed the matter with major private bus associations which agreed to the condition. A government order (GO) in this regard will be out in a few days," Transport Minister K B Ganesh Kumar told TNIE.

The authorities will also curtail the issuance of temporary permits.