Bhubaneswar: The Comprehensive Region Urban Transport (CRUT) remains committed to ensuring highest standards of road safety, passenger security and operational discipline across its Ama Bus services in Odisha.
Several preventive mechanisms are implemented every day to ensure that public transport services operate safely and responsibly, CRUT said in a post on X.
Breath Analyser Testing
Detailing daily measures that are undertaken to prevent driving under the influence of alcohol, CRUT informed it conducts mandatory Breath Analyser Tests three times every day for bus captains at all depots. The results of these tests are also uploaded and made available through the CRUT website to ensure transparency and accountability.
Since November 2024, CRUT has conducted 4,28,427 Breath Analyser Tests across its operations till date.
The tests found 69 Bus Captains to be under the influence of alcohol prior to bus out-shedding. They were all prevented from operating buses and suspended from duty for three months by the respective operators.
A total of 26 Bus Captains were detected to be under the influence of alcohol while on duty/en route. In every such case, CRUT ensured their immediate termination from service. The respective Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) have also suspended their driving licences, reinforcing accountability.
Speed Monitoring
CRUT’s dedicated Ticket Checking squads regularly monitor buses on operational routes to ensure adherence to prescribed speed limits and safe driving practices. As many as 54,827 speed checks have been conducted across various routes within the Capital Region till date.
All CRUT buses are equipped with electronic speed governors, ensuring that vehicles cannot exceed the prescribed limits within the city. For Diesel buses, maximum speed limited is 40 Kmph, and for Electric buses, it is 35 Kmph.
Speed limit for buses operating through the NH/SH is 50 Kmph.
Immediate Action
Recently, a Bus Captain was found to be under the influence of alcohol while returning to the depot after completing his scheduled duty. A detailed inquiry confirmed serious violations of operational safety protocols. The concerned bus operator has issued a termination order to the Bus Captain with immediate effect.
CRUT is forwarding the matter to the concerned Regional Transport Office (RTO) with a recommendation for cancellation of the driver’s licence, in accordance with applicable legal provisions and road safety regulations.
Commitment To Safe Public Transport
CRUT has reiterated that there is absolutely no compromise on passenger safety. Highest standards of operational safety are being maintained through continuous monitoring, technology-enabled enforcement, regular inspections, strict disciplinary action and close coordination with transport authorities.
CRUT has appealed to all Bus Captains and operating personnel to strictly adhere to safety protocols and uphold the trust placed in them by lakhs of passengers who rely on Ama Bus services every day.
Safety First. Zero Tolerance! CRUT reinforces road safety through mandatory breath analyser tests and continuous speed monitoring. Since November 2024, over 4.28 lakh alcohol tests and 54,827 speed checks have been conducted, with strict action against violations. https://t.co/u3lcQzke1D
— Comprehensive Region Urban Transport (@CRUT_BBSR) November 8, 2026
