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Maharashtra: MSRTC To Equip 5,300 New ST Buses With Breath Analysers To Prevent Drunk Driving
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· October 8, 2026
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Key points This system will automatically prevent a bus from starting if the driver's alcohol level exceeds a certain limit. A new system is being implemented to prevent drivers from operating vehicles under the influence.
A new system is being implemented to prevent drivers from operating vehicles under the influence. This system will automatically prevent a bus from starting if the driver's alcohol level exceeds a certain limit. The move is a response to complaints about driver behavior, including inappropriate conduct and failure to follow designated routes.
The system will be installed in a large number of buses. Drivers will be required to undergo an alcohol test before taking their vehicle out of a depot. If the test indicates that the driver has consumed too much alcohol, the bus will not start.
Further details about this initiative are available from the source, including the number of buses that will be equipped with the new system.
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Published: October 8, 2026 ·
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