Kurla BEST Bus Accident: Driver responsible, no mechanical fault in bus, says report
The internal investigation revealed that the driver, Sanjay More, had undergone only three days of training instead of the prescribed 15 days.
Following the accident, the driver had alleged that a mechanical failure caused the mishap. The inquiry report into the Kurla BEST bus accident on December 9, which claimed nine lives and injured 40 others, has concluded that the driver was responsible for the tragedy, and the bus had no mechanical faults. The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply & Transport (BEST) administration submitted the report to Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik.
The internal investigation revealed that the driver, Sanjay More, had undergone only three days of training instead of the prescribed 15 days. The report also pointed out that Maurya Trans-India, the sub-contractor responsible for supplying the bus and drivers, had failed to complete the necessary contractual documentation with BEST.
Following the accident, More had alleged that a mechanical failure caused the mishap. However, inspections by Regional Transport Department officials confirmed that the bus was in proper working condition. Medical tests also cleared the driver of alcohol consumption or any mental health issues.
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