BTP's special training program for BMTC drivers

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: The City traffic police have initiated a dedicated training program for Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) bus drivers in response to an escalating number of incidents involving BMTC buses.

The traffic department is currently conducting training sessions for 50 drivers daily, with over 3,000 drivers having already completed the program.

Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) MN Anuchet stated that, on average, over 30 fatalities occur annually in road accidents involving BMTC buses, with an additional 200 individuals sustaining injuries.

He emphasised the need for intervention due to instances of BMTC buses violating traffic rules, including overspeeding and disregarding signals.

The special training program aims to cover all 12,000 BMTC drivers, with 3,000 already trained.

The training encompasses safe and defensive driving techniques, adherence to traffic regulations, strategies to minimize accident risks, and prioritising the safety of women and children.

According to reports, 2023 witnessed 40 fatalities and over 100 injuries in road accidents involving BMTC buses, with a notable proportion of victims being bikers.