Department of Transport Management Mandates Reserved Seats on Public Vehicles

Summary

The Department of Transport Management has mandated strict implementation of reserved seats for disabled individuals and women in public vehicles, warning of legal action against non-compliance.

Key Points
  • The Department of Transport Management has issued a directive for reserved seating in public passenger vehicles.
  • Public vehicles must reserve four seats for disabled individuals and two seats for women as per law.
  • Operators failing to comply will face legal action under Section 107 of the Motor Vehicle and Transport Management Act.
  • Reserved seats in long-distance vehicles must be kept until at least four hours before departure.
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