💨 Abstract

The West Bengal Transport Department has issued new guidelines to improve passenger safety and comfort in buses and minibusses. Vehicles with insufficient legroom, congested seating, or tampered ergonomic seating will not receive a Certificate of Fitness. Key requirements include specific seating arrangements, grab rails, appropriate gangway clearance, and properly positioned mirrors. Poor maintenance, protruding nails or rods, and worn-out tyres are prohibited. Operators must implement these changes immediately or within six months for existing vehicles.

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