The operators also wanted new rules to prevent police officers from repeatedly stopping the same vehicles without proper reasons. They argued that unnecessary roadside checks disrupted their operations and caused delays for passengers travelling along different routes.
However, the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure declined to include the proposals in the Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2026, saying they were outside the scope of the proposed changes. The association had also requested cashless payments for traffic-related charges and clearer accountability procedures when vehicles were stopped or detained by police.
Instead, the committee focused on the main purpose of the Bill, which is to regulate how long police officers can detain vehicles and motorcycles involved in traffic investigations. The proposed amendments provide for detention of up to 48 hours where photographs or assessment reports are sufficient evidence and up to 14 days where further investigations are required.
The committee recommended that the National Assembly approve the Bill with amendments. It also proposed requiring police officers to issue written detention and release notices and take reasonable care of vehicles held in their custody.
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