India, May 16 -- The Gautam Budh Nagar transport department is conducting a three-day enforcement drive from May 15 to 17 against unauthorised and overloaded buses across the district. On Thursday, on the first day of the drive, the department seized 25 buses, nine from Morna depot alone, officials said.

The campaign, which ends on May 17, aims to curb violations of the Motor Vehicles Act, with a sharp focus on passenger safety and regulatory compliance. The enforcement teams, including ARTOs and Passenger Tax Officers, are conducting intensive checks at high-traffic locations such as Yamuna Expressway, Mahamaya Flyover, Sector 37, and Pari Chowk.

"The safety of commuters is non-negotiable. We have directed the transport department to t...