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Delhi HC orders data on permits, fire safety and inspections of sleeper buses after Yamuna e‑Way fire
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 04:17 AM
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The Delhi High Court has directed transport authorities to submit detailed information on permits, fire‑safety compliance and inspection records of sleeper buses following a fire on the Yamuna e‑Way.
The Delhi High Court has issued an order requiring transport regulators to provide comprehensive data on permits, fire‑safety compliance and inspection histories of sleeper‑type buses operating on the Yamuna e‑Way.
The directive comes in the wake of a fire that erupted on a sleeper bus traveling along the e‑Way, prompting concerns about the adequacy of safety measures for such vehicles.
The court has asked the Delhi Transport Corporation, the Ministry of Road Transport and the State Police to submit the requested information within a set deadline, stressing the need for a thorough audit.
Authorities have said they will compile the data and review existing safety protocols to avert future incidents, while the investigation into the cause of the fire remains ongoing.
The order highlights increasing scrutiny of sleeper buses, which have grown in popularity for long‑distance travel but have faced criticism over fire‑hazard compliance.
The directive comes in the wake of a fire that erupted on a sleeper bus traveling along the e‑Way, prompting concerns about the adequacy of safety measures for such vehicles.
The court has asked the Delhi Transport Corporation, the Ministry of Road Transport and the State Police to submit the requested information within a set deadline, stressing the need for a thorough audit.
Authorities have said they will compile the data and review existing safety protocols to avert future incidents, while the investigation into the cause of the fire remains ongoing.
The order highlights increasing scrutiny of sleeper buses, which have grown in popularity for long‑distance travel but have faced criticism over fire‑hazard compliance.