Hyderabad RTA and Traffic Police conducted surprise inspections targeting long-distance private buses, seizing several for safety violations including blocked emergency exits, expired fire extinguishers, lack of emergency hammers, and invalid permits. Officers warned strict action will continue in coming weeks.

Hyderabad: In a massive safety enforcement operation, the Road Transport Authority (RTA) and Hyderabad Traffic Police jointly and separately conducted surprise inspections across the city on Friday night and Saturday, targeting private travel buses operating on long-distance routes.

Several violations were detected, leading to the seizure of multiple vehicles and imposition of heavy penalties.

Four special enforcement teams were deployed along the LB Nagar and Ramoji Film City r

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