Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) dismissed 13 drivers of its AMTS and BRTS public transport services after surprise inspections found them guilty of traffic violations, misconduct with passengers and unsafe driving practices.The action follows complaints from commuters alleging that some drivers were misbehaving with passengers, skipping designated bus stops and, in certain cases, driving negligently, leading to accidents. There were also allegations that a few drivers were operating buses under the influence of alcohol.Of the 13 drivers removed from service, 10 were employed with the Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service (AMTS) and three with the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS).According to AMC officials, a special inspection drive was conducted during June to assess driver conduct and compliance with safety norms. Teams conducted surprise checks on buses plying on city routes to verify whether drivers were adhering to traffic regulations and providing safe and commuter-friendly services.An AMTS official said the inspection was aimed at ensuring safe and efficient public transport for Ahmedabad’s residents.The official added that drivers found violating traffic rules, failing to halt buses at authorised stops, misbehaving with commuters or causing accidents were dismissed from duty with immediate effect.
