JKS demands ban on unfit vehicles

Jatri Kalyan Samiti (JKS) has demanded a ban on unfit vehicles on roads, railways, and waterways during the Eid travel to reduce accidents, traffic congestion, and public suffering, reports UNB.

In a statement on Thursday, the association's Secretary General, Md Mozammel Haque, Chowdhury raised the demand.

He said every year during Eid, unfit buses, trucks, human haulers (leguna), three wheelers (tempo), microbuses, private cars, and locally assembled vehicles such as Nasimon-Karimon enter long-distance passenger transport services.

Besides, expired water vessels increase the risk of accidents, while outdated railway coaches, engines, and tracks frequently cause derailments and casualties, leading to delays and suffering for passengers, the statement reads.

The association urged the authorities to immediately remove such vehicles from national highways.

He also called on regulatory agencies, law enforcement, and other relevant authorities to take action to free every inch of roads and highways from illegal encroachments to ensure smooth traffic movement.