Mayor enacts stricter supervision on city buses
In the city of Yakutsk, authorities have taken steps to enhance the safety and efficiency of public transport services, following a tragic incident that occurred on August 4.
On that fateful day, Bus No.25, carrying shift workers, fell off a 25-meter cliff in Yakutia, resulting in multiple fatalities. This incident has led to a criminal case related to the provision of unsafe services.
Eduard Sadovnikov, head of the Yakutsk City Road and Transport Service, announced that comprehensive checks will be conducted to ensure the presence and functionality of video recorders on route buses. However, specific details regarding the impact on bus routes No.25, 18, 5, and No.2 were not provided.
Today, Route No.25 in Yakutsk operates with seven units of buses. The incident on August 4 disrupted the service, with only one bus operating instead of the scheduled three, due to health issues of two drivers and a technical malfunction.
The Yakutsk City Administration has promised a more detailed inspection and will make a claim regarding the incident on August 4, where Bus No.25 did not operate on Sunday.
Sadovnikov also reported on the control measures being taken by the GDTs towards private carriers, but no information was provided about these measures in connection with the incident on August 4.
The city is strengthening control over public transport, but no new announcements or measures beyond the investigation into the August 4 incident were mentioned by the Yakutsk City Road and Transport Service.
It is worth noting that the average adherence to schedules by private bus carriers in Yakutsk stands at 76%.
The information was reported by the Telegram channels "Yakutsk" and "Yakutsk.rf". No new channels or platforms reporting the incident on August 4 were mentioned beyond these two.
This tragic event has underscored the importance of safety in Yakutsk's public transport system, and the authorities are working diligently to address any issues and ensure the safety of its citizens.
- The authorities in Yakutsk are considering enhancing safety measures in the transportation industry, specifically public bus services, after a fatal incident involving Bus No.25 in August.
- The Yakutsk City Administration, along with the finance sector, is expected to conduct a detailed inspection and potentially make a claim, aiming to improve the currently subpar 76% adherence to schedules in public transport services' private carriers.
