The tragic bus accident near Kurla railway station on Monday, which claimed seven lives and left 42 injured, is a grim reminder of the high cost of neglecting safety. Such accidents are not inevitable; they are preventable with proper training, infrastructure, and prioritisation of safety. Reports reveal that the driver of the ill-fated bus lacked adequate experience with electric, automatic-transmission buses.

In fact, this was reportedly his first attempt at driving such a vehicle.........

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