Dehradun Night Transport Safety Drive , Dehradun, Uttarakhand – November 29, 2025: A large-scale nighttime enforcement operation was carried out in the Dehradun and Vikasnagar region on Friday to inspect safety and roadworthiness of buses and heavy vehicles operating after dark. The drive was conducted under the direction of Regional Transport Officer (Enforcement & Road Safety), Dr. Anita Chamola, who emphasized the need for strict compliance with mandatory safety standards in public and commercial transport services.
From 9:00 PM on Friday to 5:00 AM on Saturday, three specially formed enforcement teams conducted extensive checks along major transit routes—including Dat Kali Temple to Asharodi, Shimla Bypass Road, Telpura Singhniwala, and the Selakui–Premnagar–Love Nagar corridor.
Key Enforcement Outcomes
Authorities confirmed the following actions:
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44 traffic violations challaned (including inadequate safety measures)
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10 vehicles seized and temporarily banned from operation
Officials stated that reflectors, fire extinguishers, emergency exit doors and fitness clearance documents were the primary focus of inspection, given the increased risk of accidents during night travel.
Passengers Faced Challenges Due to No Govt Night Bus Service to Delhi
During the operation, enforcement officers found safety rule violations in inter-state buses traveling toward neighboring states, including Uttar Pradesh. When these errant buses were stopped, passengers were advised to shift to state-managed public transport buses for safer travel.
However, the enforcement teams faced strong resistance and emotional distress from commuters, as the Uttarakhand Transport Corporation (UTC) currently does not operate any overnight bus service from Dehradun to Delhi. Due to the absence of a government alternative, officers reportedly struggled for hours to reassure frustrated and stranded passengers.
An official from the enforcement team said:
“We could divert passengers to government buses for short routes, but for Delhi-bound travelers there was no immediate public option. It took major effort to calm and guide them safely.”
Hit-and-Run Dumper Driver Flees on Shimla Bypass
A dangerous road safety violation also occurred on Shimla Bypass Road, where a dumper driver, attempting to evade inspection, allegedly:
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Violated traffic rules
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Accelerated recklessly in a hazardous manner
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Exploited darkness and escaped from the spot
Transport officials confirmed that the driver remains unidentified and a search is underway.
Enforcement Teams Involved
The late-night checking squads included:
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Assistant RTO Vikasnagar – Anil Singh Negi
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Chief Administrative Officer – Sushil Niranjan
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Mobile Squad Asharodi – Anuradha Pant
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Mobile Squad Timli – Mukul Marwal
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Transport Tax Officers – Anuradha Pant & Arvind Yadav
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Enforcement Wing Inspectors – Arvind Yadav & others
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Support teams from Vikasnagar and Road Safety departments
RTO Confirms Drive Will Continue
Dr. Chamola assured that inspections will remain ongoing, adding:
“This is not a one-time action. Passenger safety and vehicle compliance is our top priority. More night enforcement drives will follow.”