passenger safety
45 Passengers Escape Safely After Bus Catches Fire on Ranchi-Lohardaga Highway
Oct 25, 2025 11:27 pm CST
A bus carrying approximately 45 passengers caught fire near Mandar Bazar on the Ranchi-Lohardaga highway, resulting in a successful evacuation with no injuries reported. Officials suspect a short circuit near the battery compartment caused the fire, which was quickly extinguished by local shopkeepers. The bus owner has been summoned for questioning regarding safety compliance.
Fatal Hyderabad-Bengaluru Bus Fire: 19 Dead as History Repeats 2013 Safety Concerns
Oct 24, 2025 01:31 pm CST
A devastating fire engulfed a private luxury bus traveling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru after colliding with a motorcycle in Kurnool, killing at least 19 people. The accident echoes the deadly 2013 Mahbubnagar bus fire on the same route that killed 45 passengers, raising serious questions about whether critical design flaws identified a decade ago were ever properly addressed in India's bus transportation safety standards.
Indian Railways Deploys 1,205 Special Trains to Manage Chhath Festival Rush
Oct 24, 2025 02:35 am CST
Indian Railways has implemented comprehensive measures to handle the Chhath festival rush, including 1,205 special trains over four days. With enhanced passenger facilities at stations, coordinated monitoring systems, and dedicated holding areas, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirms that over 12,000 special trains will operate between October and November 2025, with 2,220 specifically serving Bihar to ensure comfortable and safe travel experiences during this peak festival season.
Enhanced Railway Operations: 12,000 Special Trains Deployed for Chhath Puja Festival Rush in Bihar
Oct 23, 2025 11:32 am CST
The East Central Railway has implemented comprehensive arrangements across Bihar stations to manage the Chhath Puja festival rush, increasing special train services from 7,500 to 12,000 this year. ECR General Manager Chhatrasal Singh outlined enhanced safety measures, centralized monitoring systems, and contingency plans to ensure smooth travel experiences for the massive influx of passengers visiting Bihar for the festival and returning afterward.
Power Bank Fire on IndiGo Flight at Delhi Airport: Quick Crew Response Ensures Passenger Safety
Oct 20, 2025 02:44 am CST
An IndiGo flight experienced a safety incident when a passenger's power bank caught fire while taxiing at Delhi airport. The cabin crew quickly extinguished the flames following standard procedures, with no injuries reported. The Delhi-Dimapur flight was delayed but eventually completed its journey after safety checks. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about lithium battery safety in air travel.
Samosa Vendor Confiscates Passenger's Smartwatch Over Failed Rs 20 Payment at Jabalpur Railway Station
Oct 19, 2025 04:52 pm CST
A disturbing incident at Jabalpur Railway Station has gone viral, showing a samosa vendor forcibly taking a passenger's Rs 2,000 smartwatch after a digital payment for Rs 20 samosas failed. The vendor has been arrested following widespread outrage, highlighting growing security concerns across Indian Railways where passenger complaints increased by 11% in the last financial year.
Samosa Vendor Seizes Passenger's Smartwatch After Failed Digital Payment at Jabalpur Railway Station
Oct 19, 2025 04:52 pm CST
A disturbing incident at Jabalpur Railway Station in Madhya Pradesh has gone viral, showing a samosa vendor forcibly taking a passenger's Rs 2,000 smartwatch over a failed Rs 20 digital payment. The altercation, which occurred when network issues prevented the transaction from completing as the passenger's train was departing, has prompted immediate action from railway authorities with the vendor's license being suspended and legal charges filed.
Vertigo Ride Malfunction Leaves Fairgoers Suspended 100 Feet in the Air at North Carolina State Fair
Oct 19, 2025 10:56 am CST
A technical malfunction caused the Vertigo ride at the North Carolina State Fair to stop unexpectedly, leaving riders suspended nearly 100 feet in the air. Safety systems functioned as designed, allowing emergency crews to safely evacuate all passengers without injuries. The incident occurred despite recent safety inspections and highlights the importance of amusement ride safety protocols.
IndiGo Flight Makes Safe Landing in Chennai Despite Mid-Air Windshield Crack
Oct 13, 2025 11:41 pm CST
An IndiGo ATR flight 6E1607 from Tuticorin to Chennai with 75 passengers onboard successfully completed its journey despite experiencing a windshield crack mid-flight. This marks the second such incident for the airline in four days, with both flights landing safely and all passengers disembarking without injury.
IndiGo Flight Makes Safe Emergency Landing in Chennai After Windshield Crack Detected Mid-Air
Oct 11, 2025 04:57 pm CST
An IndiGo aircraft carrying 76 passengers from Madurai experienced a cracked windshield before landing in Chennai. The pilot notified air traffic control, enabling a safe emergency landing with no injuries reported. The return flight was cancelled as the aircraft undergoes maintenance and safety checks before returning to service.