Bombay High Court Grants Bail to BEST Bus Driver Amid Training Concerns
2024 BEST bus accident: HC grants bail to driver; expresses shock over inadequate training
Hindustan Times
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The Bombay High Court granted bail to Sanjay More, the driver of a BEST bus involved in a fatal accident in Mumbai's Kurla area in December 2024, highlighting the shocking lack of practical training for drivers of electric buses. The court criticized the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport for inadequate training protocols.
- 01Sanjay More received bail on a personal bond of ₹15,000.
- 02The court criticized the lack of practical training for electric bus drivers.
- 03More was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs during the accident.
- 04The training period was reduced from seven days to three days, with no on-road practice.
- 05The court acknowledged the challenges of employment that led More to accept the job.
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The Bombay High Court in Mumbai has granted bail to Sanjay More, the driver of a BEST bus involved in a tragic accident that resulted in the deaths of nine people in Kurla in December 2024. Justice R M Joshi expressed shock over the inadequate training provided to drivers of electric buses, noting that the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) was required to offer at least seven days of training, but instead limited it to just three days of simulator sessions without any practical on-road practice. The court emphasized that there is no justification for such a lack of training, especially for drivers responsible for passenger safety on busy Mumbai roads. More's plea highlighted that he was not under the influence of substances at the time of the incident. The court also acknowledged that the driver had been in custody since his arrest and that the trial could take a significant amount of time to conclude.
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The court's ruling raises concerns about public safety and the adequacy of training for drivers, which could lead to changes in training protocols for electric bus operators.
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