Bus driver suspended in Tirupattur for talking over phone while driving
A bus driver in Tirupattur was suspended for using a mobile phone while driving. The incident was captured on video by commuters and shared on social media, leading to public outcry. TNSTC has issued a suspension order and a warning to the bus crew regarding such practices.
- ▪The driver, K. Shanmugam, was operating a Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation bus.
- ▪Commuters reported the driver speaking on the phone while driving towards Tirupattur town.
- ▪A video of the incident went viral on social media, prompting a public response.
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A 38-year-old driver of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) bus was suspended in Tirupattur for talking over a mobile phone while driving the vehicle.TNSTC officials said that the driver was identified as K. Shanmugam, a native of Krishnagiri. Initial inquiry revealed that the government bus was proceeding towards Tirupattur town from Ettipatti village in Krishnagiri district when commuters found the bus driver speaking over the phone. A few commuters shot a video of the incident and shared it on social media and invited a public outcry. Based on an inquiry, a suspension order was issued by TNSTC to the driver. A strict warning was also issued to bus crew against such practices. A probe is under way.
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