Bus Fires: Rahul, Priyanka Mediate Between Govt, Manufacturers Amid Safety Debate
Bus Fires: Rahul, Priyanka Mediate Between Govt, Manufacturers Amid Safety Debate
- •Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra mediated talks between small bus body manufacturers and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.
- •The meeting addresses concerns over tightening safety norms following a rise in bus fire incidents across India.
- •Small manufacturers fear the new regulations disproportionately benefit larger players, threatening their livelihoods.
- •Gadkari emphasized that passenger safety is paramount and cannot be compromised, citing past warnings to manufacturers.
- •The government is enforcing stricter regulations, mandating approved design codes and fire-retardant materials for bus manufacturing.
