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Bus service between Mangaluru-Mumbai stopped indefinitely

  •   Fri, Jan 02 2015 04:11:19 PM

Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (RJP)

Mangaluru, Jan 2: Buses functioning between Mumbai and Mangaluru will be out of action from Friday, January 2 till issues between the bus federation and the drivers are sorted out.

As per reports, a bus belonging to Anand Travels was stopped and checked by a company person on Thursday January 1. Extra passengers were found‎ in the cabin of the bus. The driver of the bus named Vijay and the company person had an argument regarding this which led to a fight.

No buses will be available till further notice as all bus drivers will be on strike. One of the striking drivers speaking to Daijiworld said that "They are telling us not to let passengers sit in the cabin. Let them follow the Supreme Court order on the loading of luggage in buses."

Presently only buses by VRL and KSRTC are available for passengers. As per one estimate, more than 25 buses ply between two cities.
  

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  • nitin, kundapura

    Tue, Jul 28 2015

    good what you said.according to me when driver pick ups such kind of passengers without knowing thier indentity there are chances that they may be thieves.what if they rob something belonging to passengers in the bus?what if the bus meets with an accident?in such case there will be no insurance coverage for people sitting on the cabin

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  • S R SHETTY, MANGALORE/MUMBAI

    Tue, Jan 06 2015

    Drivers and conductors of private bus are some what badly treated by their owners as there is no security for them, such as no insurance, no fixed salary, forced for diesel mileage, poor accommodation, owners never take drivers side, they always take passenger side even though no mistake of driver (pick-up and ping problem) drivers always face big trouble from RTO while ping and pick-up in city like MUMBAI. Driver has huge responsibility of safety of passengers. Fighting with Driver is not done, it is totally wrong

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  • Sharadbhai, Mumbai

    Mon, Jan 05 2015

    Note to owners of Bus:
    You load cargo on buses and cashew tins for delivery in Vashi.
    The guy who manages the show is your driver.
    You can allow him to make some extra bucks , without any loss to you.
    You scratch my back and I scratch yours.
    Give and take my friend. It is business.
    START THE SERVICES FAST. I WANT TO GO TO KUNDAPURA. THE GOOSE IS GETTING FEDUP.

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  • Sadashiv, Karkala

    Mon, Jan 05 2015

    Frankly speaking people should avoid using these buses as there is no control on rates which they charge and it is advisable to use train by booking in advance and even we can afford flights if we book well in advance. The present rate prevailing from 3700 to 4200 per ticket charged by VRL is totally unjustified and the Government and RTO should interfere and regularize the prices as some of the people cant afford paying this hefty amount.
    Even they should charge uniform charges in consultation with Regional Transport Authorities as such there is a sharp fall in diesel prices since last 6 months

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  • Rodrigues, Mumbai

    Tue, Jan 06 2015

    To whom you will report, what u think this RTO dont know anything,They get their cut and this goes on, nobody is bothered, we have to fight for the same take dharna to MUMBAI RTO, post as many as Problem on RTO website

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  • Rudolph, Mangalore

    Sun, Jan 04 2015

    I was travelling by Anand from Mumbai to Mangalore. Very bad service. They stopped at Moodbidri and didn't even tell us anything. Only when we asked they told us that we had to board another bus to Mangalore. They put us in a bus owned by Vishal travels. They wasted our time. Because of them I reached in the afternoon when actually I was supposed to reach by 8 in the morning. And the condition of the bus was worst than their service. Broken seats, dirty seat covers. Disappointed. Would not recommend Anand to anyone.

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  • Sachin, Chinchwad/Pune

    Sun, Jan 04 2015

    @rudolph, I completely agree with you. I had traveled last year in May 2014, paid rs 1400 for Anand non a/c bus, there was no legroom space at all, worst part being the arm rest of seat was broken and the rusted iron out of it was hurting my hand, They charge good rates on season time, and buses they offer you non/ac ones are fit to be put to scrap.

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  • Seema, Mumbai

    Sat, Jan 03 2015

    Recently booked air tickets to mangalore. Online plane tickets rate is 2200/- when booked in advance. Not much diff in rates !

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  • Sunil D'Souza, Mangalore / Mumbai

    Sat, Jan 03 2015

    I travel quite often by bus to Mangalore from Mumbai, I find that except VRL all the other buses have a pathetic service. The other companies act as though passengers travel for free especially the agents who run trips.

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  • Naseer Mehmood, Mumbai

    Sat, Jan 03 2015

    Looks like driver lobby in Mangalore is also very powerful :)

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  • Justin Dsilva, Kallianpur

    Sat, Jan 03 2015

    Not all the drivers are doing so Only few of them dont blame the entier union .There are some who gives the payment of cabin seat to the owners.The checking is also done by owners themselves.

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  • Aditya, Pune

    Sat, Jan 03 2015

    I don't understand this, Whats wrong if two or three people are given space in cabin to sit, and anyways this has been going on for nearly 30 years or so on Mbai - Mlore route. Why a bonfire issue is being made about this now.

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  • vijay P., Mangalore

    Sat, Jan 03 2015

    Sir, you know one thing, there is something wrong with you. You need to pull your head from you know where.
    You are the reason why India can't get rid off corruption. Think before you write, sir.

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  • Naseer Mehmood, Mumbai

    Sun, Jan 04 2015

    Sir, Why are you blaming him for this. I infact bet, and even doubt on how much clean you are, I m damn sure you might also have paid bribes to someone else to get your work done. So stop pointing fingers at others and correct yourself.

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  • Arun Shetty, Mumbai

    Sun, Jan 04 2015

    Mr Vijay, the person has raised a valid point, traveling in cabin has become quite common, In India the problem is that, people act too smart, they pretend to be clean themselves and somewhat take pride in accusing others, YOU VERY WELL SEEM TO BE FROM THAT CLASS, OVERSMART. Ask this question in front of a mirror on how much clean you are in life.

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  • s mohan, mangalore

    Sat, Jan 03 2015

    Drivers get a decent salary in private buses, in spite of which they stop at unauthorised places and pick up stray passengers for extra money. Helpers demand money from alighting passengers for keeping/handing over personal luggage in the holds. After reaching their respective destinations in the morning, tired passengers often pay handsome tips without arguing .

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  • Alphonsus, Udupi/Mumbai

    Sat, Jan 03 2015

    The bus owner should take strict action against the driver as well as the cleaners. Drivers halt for breaks for dinner/lunch where they get good food free and their expenses are passed on passengers with extra charges. Cleaners charge extra just to keep passengers luggage for loading/unloading and make quick bucks.

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  • Balkrishna, Belman

    Sat, Jan 03 2015

    Agree with you sir. A common man cannot afford to pay 4000 for one seat. Family of four means 12000.
    Dear Ramesh, I paid 2500 for one way ticket last weekend when other normal season is 1500. Is it not very high.No choice dear trains are always full if not planned in advance.

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  • Ramakrishna, Ajekar

    Sat, Jan 03 2015

    I was shocked to see the ticket prices online(4001Rs). Owners please start the services at the earliest. One cannot afford to pay such high price.

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  • Ramesh , Mangalore

    Sat, Jan 03 2015

    As i am a frequent traveller and know both the drivers and owners, i was trying to understand what was happening here. Understanding from what i have heard it is the fault of the driver himself and we all know that how these drivers have been and there is no need for an explaination. The owners really struggle a lot to provide the best bus service to public inspite of the field not being much profitable from past few years. And i really appreciate them for that. The existing few companies never skyrocket the price like others and function within their limit of pricing which we all must know. Having people appointed to make checks is a real good move, most of the passengers have been appreciating this process. The bus drivers are worried as they can’t fill their pockets if checks happen. I think it is we the passengers who have to take things in hand and set right the owners and the drivers to improve our traveling experience.
    Both the parties better compromise and resume the services as it is affecting many especially the children. May god be with you all!

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  • Ashok Kotian, Mangalore / Mumbai

    Sat, Jan 03 2015

    Drivers and Cleaners are only employees of the company and have to obey their employers and have no right to demand anything like how a bus is to run.

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  • Balkrishna, Belman

    Sat, Jan 03 2015

    Both drivers and owners are responsible for the mess. Owners charge tickets in black during peak seasons.Drivers try to make money by putting seats as they are paid very less for 1000km journey.Passengers who have booked tickets and children who have to join school after Christmas holidays are suffering.No tickets in train, Ksrtc, VRL, SRS etc.Charges sky rocketing.

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  • joe Gonsalves, Mangalore

    Sat, Jan 03 2015

    Mr. Rudolph Rodrigues has made very valid observations. Overloading buses - allowing passengers to travel within the cabin of the drivers - stopping at non-designated bus stops are regular occurrences.

    Let no one black mail the people. If private buses stop operations KSRTC will render excellent services. It is time that The Government makes serious note of this situation.

    Joe Gonsalves

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  • Koti , Kundapura

    Fri, Jan 02 2015

    Time to abolish pvt bus mafia forever. Blessing in disguise. MH n KA government good opportunity.

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  • Charles D Cunha, Borivli IC Colony

    Fri, Jan 02 2015

    Sometimes we as passengers want to reach our destination on urgent basis.when we do not get tickets we are prepared to travel in any form.Bus staff get chance to earn extra bucks only during season. so what is wrong in it ?afterall every body want money to live.

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  • Albert, Mangalore

    Fri, Jan 02 2015

    Private bus driver and conductors are goons and Private bus owners are scoundrels!! even one of them is minster in Nidramayya government!!God save passengers!!

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  • ISMAIL K PERINJE., PERINJE.

    Fri, Jan 02 2015

    A driver and cleaner of Mumbai-Mangaluru Bus need to go to gulf countries or other countries to have some bucks......

    Cabin carriage, extra passengers in the middle are common and nobody dare to stop it.Apart from that Luggage and cargo delivery in the passenger buses are rampant and RTO/Police are having complete knowledge leaving for bucks!!

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  • ISMAIL K PERINJE., PERINJE.

    Fri, Jan 02 2015

    Corrections..

    "Need not to go"

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  • Correction, Mangalore

    Fri, Jan 02 2015

    Correction.

    "Need not go" :)

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  • Praveen , mangalore

    Fri, Jan 02 2015

    Guys I was travelled in dis bus wen incident happened the real news is first driver hit da cleaner and driver and his union call for strike did fake statement to da news

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  • vijay P., Mangalore

    Fri, Jan 02 2015

    Now this is the example of a 'Oxi-moron'. He wants Supreme court to tell him that having passengers in cabins and aisles and making life miserable for other legitimate paid passengers is crime against his God and humanity as a whole. Driver man my buddy there is something called ethics and you can't justify your illegal actions for that of the bus owners. You guys do have some balls, I give you that, but we need drivers with brains too.
    We the people have to put an end to this nonsense. This is going on for too long, drivers carry hitchhikers and owners ferry dangerous/flammable goods.
    Common passenger is the victim here not the driver or owner. As long as we have corrupt RTC it will continue and unfortunately I don't see a end to this any time one Modi can't fix all morons.

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  • Valerian D Souza, Udupi / Mumbai

    Fri, Jan 02 2015

    Employees will always try to show their importance.
    Employers will always try to find alternatives.
    Passengers will try for alternative mode of transport like AC Cars and Jeeps, Trains and Flights.
    Competitors try to become monopolists.
    Correction mechanism!

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai

    Fri, Jan 02 2015

    Pvt. bus operators get the maximum income possible in each trip by loading the bus dickey with all sorts of items making full usage of each trip!!

    Many pvt. bus drivers pick up passengers en way and pocket the money, sometimes it can come to a big packet if the bus is empty as there are lots of travelers waiting as early as 4 AM in Pune area to rush to Mumbai!

    It is best to travel in state run KSRTC buses, which offer services better than most pvt. operators and do not indulge in all these illegal activities due to fear of punishment!

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  • samuel androus, mukka /nigeria.

    Fri, Jan 02 2015

    This is not a new news i know from 1985 this on going how meany time i sit in cabin and (dabba)travel from Bombay to mangalore .This bus are carrying plenty GOOD no complaint .why now have problem

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  • malcolm pereira, dadra Nagar Haveli , gujarat

    Fri, Jan 02 2015

    just think the condition of the face of the person who was in cabin when the fight between bus staff and driver was on.It happened to me too some years back when i was going to school by begging a lift from toddy supply jeep. The driver of the jeep was beaten by toddyshop owner in front of me.Only change is that driver not asked the supreme court order ....

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  • R.Bhandarkar, Mangaluru

    Fri, Jan 02 2015

    Lagtaa Anand 'bus' ho gaaya!
    Is this any reason for stopping buses!!
    Chumaa nonsense!

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  • Bryan, Bahrain

    Fri, Jan 02 2015

    Who cares, people will travel by train, anyway bus journey sucks....

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  • praveen, mangalore

    Fri, Jan 02 2015

    both train and bus have their own advantages. besides train tickets are difficult to get.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Fri, Jan 02 2015

    Money from extra passengers in the cabin never goes to the company ...

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  • deepak, mangalore

    Fri, Jan 02 2015

    Jossey mam Earlier in peak season (April/May)these cabin seats are open for booking by bus company except JPT/GhatgePatil co..

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