Namma Metro to run with 6 coaches from Friday
BENGALURU: The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation is likely to start its six-coach train on Friday. The first compartment of the train will be for women.
The Metro which runs between Byappanahalli and Mysuru Road currently has three coaches and carries about 900 passengers. The doubling of coaches is expected to increase the passenger traffic. BMRCL hopes to convert its entire fleet into six-coach trains by June 2019.
12 crore passengers
A staggering 12.29 crore passengers used Phase I of Namma Metro in a year, which completes a full year of commercial operations on Monday. The 42.3 km stretch saw an average ridership of over 3.36 lakh per day by generating revenue of Rs. 89.84 lakh per day.
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Cyberabad police arrest 193 drunk drivers in ongoing crackdown
Hyderabad: As part of a continued crackdown on drunk driving, Cyberabad police arrested 193 individuals on Saturday, November 23. Authorities seized a total of 160 two-wheelers, 6 three-wheelers, and 27 four-wheelers during the operation. Among those detained, 19 had dangerously high blood alcohol levels, ranging from 200 mg/100 ml to 550 mg/100 ml.
All offenders will face the court for legal proceedings. Under Section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act, drunk driving is a serious offense, with penalties including fines of up to Rs. 10,000 and/or imprisonment for up to six months. Repeat violations can lead to driving license suspensions for at least three months or, in severe cases, permanent revocation.
Between August 24 and November 21, Hyderabad police booked 13,933 individuals for drunk driving, leading to various consequences such as fines, imprisonment, and license suspensions. During this period, 824 offenders received jail sentences ranging from one to ten days.
Additionally, 227 drivers were required to complete two days of social service, and the Regional Transport Office (RTO) suspended 99 licenses for two to six months based on court directives. The courts also imposed a collective fine of Rs. 2.87 crore on violators.
