After driver filmed watching reels, another BMTC bus driver seen reading newspaper while driving

BENGALURU: After a BMTC driver was filmed watching social media reels on his mobile phone with his hands on the steering wheel while driving, another BMTC bus driver was spotted reading a newspaper spread on the steering wheel while driving on a busy road in Banashankari.

Once again A BMTC bus driver was caught reading newspaper while driving on Banashankari to ITPL Road, showing complete disregard for passenger safety. Such irresponsible behavior, especially in a congested and high-risk area, is extremely alarming. Is this is the right time to… pic.twitter.com/2U7MO2eE12

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The bus was plying from Banashankari to ITPL Road. Passengers are frustrated with the negligence shown by drivers. The reckless behaviour of BMTC bus drivers is causing concern among the commuting public. Despite the traffic, drivers are prioritizing their personal activities over passenger safety.

Netizens are questioning such reckless drivers whether they are forgetting that they need to follow safety protocols while driving. They have also demanded that the BMTC and the traffic police come down hard on such errant drivers