The city buses in Guwahati will have to pay a fine of up to Rs 10,000 for breaking the rules set by the transport department. The District Transport Office (DTO), Kamrup Metro has laid down a few rules which have to be maintained by the city buses. Upon violation, a fine will be enforced by the DTO.
The norms laid by the DTO are as follows:
- There should be a complaint number displayed at the back of the bus.
- There should be a back door Entry and front door Exit.
- The conductor and the handyman have to be in uniform.
- There will be no stopping in the middle of the road. Stoppage time is set for two minutes.
- Tickets should be given to the passengers mandatorily.
- There should be a first aid box in the bus.