Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has decided to restrict the speed of ‘Mo Bus’ to 40 kmph within cities as part of safety measures.
Sharing this information on Wednesday, Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra said the speed limit of Mo Bus vehicles for routes outside city areas will be 50 kmph.
Stating that every bus will be equipped with speed governors to enforce these limits., the Minister said that only licensed and experienced drivers will be allowed to operate the buses.
Movement of Mo Bus in all routes will be closely monitored, he said, adding that strict checks will be conducted to ensure that drivers are not under the influence of alcohol while on duty.
Instruction has been issued to the officials concerned to accord top priority to these safety protocols as part of measures to prevent mishaps, the Minister.
The move comes in the wake of a spate of road accidents involving Mo Bus vehicles in which some people were killed and injured. These incidents had raised safety concerns among the passengers.
Notably, Mo Bus is currently available on different routes in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Khurda, Pipili, Puri, Konark, Rourkela, Sambalpur, and Berhampur.
