North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) suspended the driver and conductor for making a reel in a moving bus which went viral on social media platforms.
Acting tough against the conductor who had made the reel in the moving bus, the NWKRTC has suspended both from immediate effect. Besides, a departmental inquiry has been ordered against them.
On Thursday, conductor Anita and driver Hanumanthappa created a reel in which the driver is shown operating the bus while carrying an umbrella, giving the impression that the roof is leaking as a result of persistent rain.
When this video went viral, online users attacked the NWKRTC, claiming that the state transportation buses were in bad shape and that this was hurting the passengers.
While speaking with ANI, NWKRTC Managing Director Priyanga said, “Taking a serious note of the incident, the NWKRTC inspected the bus and it was found that the roof of the bus was not leaking and the driver and conductor had made the reel for entertainment. The NWKRTC, however, has suspended both the driver and conductor for showcasing the NWKRTC in a poor light and has set up a departmental inquiry against them.”