Checks against irregularities by omni bus
The Transport Department, Coimbatore Circle, had conducted checks against irregularities by omni bus operators in and around Coimbatore recently.A release from the Deputy Transport Commissioner, Coimbatore Circle, T. Gunasekaran, said that the check was conducted from January 12 to January 18 (except Pongal holidays). Officials intercepted 209 omni buses and 11 omni buses were booked for violation. No case of exorbitant fare charges came to light. During the check, the officials had realised tax revenue to the tune of Rs. 10,88,885 and had collected Rs. 500 as compounding fee for the offences.