India, Nov. 29 -- Madhya Pradesh's transport system is staring at a major regulatory breakdown, with the Transport Department admitting that 899 passenger buses older than 15 years are still plying on intra-State routes in open violation of State-mandated age limits.
The disclosure has triggered alarm within the administration and prompted an urgent Statewide audit after internal reviews uncovered widespread irregularities and unchecked permit renewals across key transport zones, including Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Rewa, Sagar, Ujjain and Jabalpur.
Transport Commissioner Vivek Sharma, speaking to The Pioneer, clarified that the department's ongoing action stems from directives issued by the State Government.
He said transport teams are ve...