A disabled passenger was charged full fare, resulting in a bus operator incurring heavy losses: action taken against Mahadev Travels in Raisen for not providing 50% fare concession and for rude behavior.

Not providing the stipulated 50% discount in bus fares to disabled passengers may now backfire private bus operators. The Transport Department has initiated action following instructions from Divyangjan Commissioner Dr. Ajay Khemariya. A recent case is from Raisen, where Mahadev Travels was fined under the Motor Vehicle Act for charging a full fare amount and behaving rudely with a disabled passenger. On September 11th...