CHANDIGARH: Punjab Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar, in a marathon meeting with Secretaries of all the Regional Transport Authorities (RTAs) today directed to launch intensive checking campaign to stop illegal buses plying in the state.
He said that while strict action, as per the rules, should be taken against the defaulting and illegally operating buses, all the small and big bus operators should be given appropriate time in the time table and no discrimination will be tolerated while implementing the timetable.
During the meeting at the office of State Transport Commissioner, the Transport Minister directed all the RTAs to coordinate with the officials of Punjab Roadways to check the illegal operation of buses, adding that the officials of Punjab Roadways would also ensure that no illegal bus would ply from the bus stand. “If any such bus is found operating, the concerned RTA should be informed immediately”, he added.