Hathras and Ghaziabad seize ambulances in UP transport department crackdown
Transport teams seized five private ambulances outside Hathras district hospital and six in Ghaziabad, with 26 more challaned there, reports say.
Transport departments in two Uttar Pradesh districts have acted against ambulances found violating rules, according to Amar Ujala.
Hathras
A team led by ARTO Lakshman Prasad and PTO Rambaboo carried out a surprise check outside the district hospital and seized five private ambulances. The team found problems with registration, fitness, insurance, tax and permit documents. Two operators paid about Rs 12,000 on the spot, while legal action was started against the other three vehicles. Officials said the drive will continue against vehicles without valid fitness or insurance and those parked illegally while carrying patients.
Ghaziabad
A special campaign against unauthorised ambulances ended with six ambulances seized and 26 challaned. Teams checked registration, fitness, insurance, permits and safety standards at major hospitals, private medical institutions and main roads. An assistant regional transport officer said illegal operation would face strict legal action, and that the drive would continue.
Why it matters for ambulance owners and drivers
- Registration, fitness, insurance, tax and permit papers are being checked on the spot.
- Officials say the drives will continue.
Read the full report at the source: Amar Ujala
This is a summary written by the Ambulance Owner Association. The facts are from the source named above.