Reckless driving by KSRTC drivers continue to be the cause behind most accident deaths in Kerala. Meanwhile, KSRTC officials maintained that these accidents were caused despite best measures being taken.

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“We issue warnings to our drivers on a daily basis to be cautious on roads. Drivers, who cause accidents are subjected to strong departmental action apart from the legal action they face from the police,” said G Sarith Kumar, chiesf traffic manager, KSRTC.

The drivers, who cause fatal accidents are placed on suspension for a period of 30 days. They are also made to sit through a week-long correctional training course.

Sarith Kumar added that in the last three accidents involving KSRTC buses, drivers could not be blamed completely, carelessness of other motorists too were contributing to the rising number of accidents.
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