Long distance luxury buses banned from entering city during day time: TR Suresh

Mangaluru: In response to the several complaints from the public regarding the inconveniences caused because of the parking of luxury long distance buses on roadside near Milagres and other places in the city, the Police Commissioner T R Suresh has banned entry of such buses into the city from 8 am to 8 pm.

Mr Suresh was responding to the complaints during phone-in held at his office today.

Many callers from Mannagudda, Mulihitlu and other areas complained about the menace of the fish lorries which spill  foul smelling water on road.

A caller from Surathkal informed the Commissioner of the problems arising due to parking of goods vehicles on the roadside near NMPT bus stand. In response, the commissioner directed his officials to initiate action against such vehicles.

During the phone-in programme, as many as 20 calls were received on a wide range of issues including chain snatching cases, thefts and traffic problems. However, majority of the complaints were regarding the city bus services.