[Resolved]  KSRTC — Rear Wheel disengaged on a moving bus

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Karnataka

Complaint is about negligence and poor maintenance of a bus operated by KSRTC Bangalore to Hindupur was my journey, Ticket no. 018141, Date 15/12/10, Time 06:26am. As the bus was about to Thondabhavi we heard continuous sound emerging from rear wheels, driver stopped relieved himself then casually inspected tyres and started the bus as if he didn't notice any trouble. In 5-10min we reached Thondabhavi where the bus halted. I noticed people in the bus stop starring at bus rear left wheel and discussing about it. Having noticed the bus driver inspection and his casual reaction as if everything was alright, i didn't bring this to his notice. As the bus traveled for another 10-15min(8.00am) outboard rear trye on the left hand side got disengaged, as people started to scream hearing sound and jerk caused, driver somehow was able to bring the bus to halt. The other tyre got flat as people evacuated the bus. Driver couldn't find the lost tyre (For 40min i was there at that place waiting for bus). This incident happened when the bus was at moderate speed on a single road, road condition was not so good. Driver claimed that its not his fault and bolts were not tightened correctly. But certainly he(driver) was negligent other wise he would have noticed the bolts and tyre condition when he stopped after hearing a sound(and also to relief himself).