KSRTC bus driver caught watching reels suspended by divisional controller

KOLAR: A KSRTC bus driver has been suspended for watching reels on his mobile phone while driving. The transport utility took action against the driver after a video of the incident went viral.

Following a report by Public TV report, the Divisional Controller of Kolar, Srinath, issued a suspension order with immediate effect. The suspended driver, Srinivas, had been operating on the Kolar-Pavagada route.

Public TV had aired a report about the driver’s negligence on January 28. Despite warnings from his superiors, the driver continued to drive carelessly. The driver Srinivas had been warned multiple times by his superiors not to watch mobile videos while driving. However, he ignored the warnings and continued to drive recklessly.

Passengers had complained about the driver’s behaviour and even made a video of him watching reels while driving. They shared the video on social media, demanding action against the driver. His negligence had put the lives of dozens of passengers at risk.