Cases of assault on BMTC staffer on the rise, special team remains inactive

BENGALURU: The number of cases of assault on BMTC staff in Bengaluru is on the rise and every day, there is at least one case reported in some part of the city. Despite this, the BMTC department is not taking any measures to ensure the safety of its staff.

Cases of assault on BMTC staff have became quite common these days. In the past three months, over 10 cases of assault have been reported from different parts of the city. The staff is being attacked for various reasons, but the BMTC is not taking any concrete steps to prevent such incidents. The transport utility does not seem to be focusing on ensuring the safety of BMTC drivers and conductors.

A few days ago, the BMTC had suggested that a special team be formed to investigate cases of assault on its staff. The team was supposed to conduct spot inspections, file FIRs against the culprits and take action against them. However, despite the repeated incidents of assault, no such team has been formed and no action has been taken against the culprits. This has led to widespread outrage among the BMTC staff, who are now demanding better protection and safety measures.

– October 10: An unidentified person attacked BMTC staff with a stone while they were having lunch on the bus.
– October 28: Two bike-borne men attacked a BMTC conductor and driver.
– November 10: A bike-borne man attempted to attack a driver near Halagevaderahalli.
– November 21: Driver attacked for not giving space to a bike.
– September 8: A man attempted to attack a conductor with a screwdriver near Whitefield, ITPL.
– October 28: Auto driver attacked BMTC driver at Mico Layout bus stop.
– December 14: Woman attacked driver near Sumanahalli.

Despite these incidents, no stringent action has been taken to ensure the safety of BMTC staff. The Transport Minister has written to the police commissioner to take strict action against the accused and prevent such incidents. However, the attacks continue, and staff are now hesitant to drive buses.