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Automobile
India’s Oldest Bus Fleet Intensifies Training for New Drivers
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 10 Aug 2026, 11:36 AM
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India’s oldest bus fleet is stepping up training for its newest drivers, aiming to curb road mishaps, though recent accidents have involved veteran drivers.
India’s oldest bus fleet, operating for decades, has announced a comprehensive overhaul of its driver training program. The initiative focuses on rigorous classroom instruction, advanced simulation exercises, and on‑road assessments designed to elevate safety standards.
The fleet’s management cited rising traffic density and evolving road regulations as key drivers for the intensified training. New recruits will undergo a minimum of 40 hours of theoretical study followed by 30 hours of practical drills before receiving a commercial driving licence.
Despite the enhanced training, recent reports indicate that several accidents have involved veteran drivers from the same fleet. Authorities are investigating whether fatigue, mechanical failure, or other factors contributed to these incidents.
The fleet’s leadership maintains that the training program will continue to evolve, incorporating feedback from both new and experienced drivers to create a safer driving culture across India’s road network.
The fleet’s management cited rising traffic density and evolving road regulations as key drivers for the intensified training. New recruits will undergo a minimum of 40 hours of theoretical study followed by 30 hours of practical drills before receiving a commercial driving licence.
Despite the enhanced training, recent reports indicate that several accidents have involved veteran drivers from the same fleet. Authorities are investigating whether fatigue, mechanical failure, or other factors contributed to these incidents.
The fleet’s leadership maintains that the training program will continue to evolve, incorporating feedback from both new and experienced drivers to create a safer driving culture across India’s road network.