LUCKNOW, Aug. 26 -- Frequent road tragedies in Uttar Pradesh have drawn attention to the continued misuse of tractor-trolleys for carrying passengers, a practice banned under state rules but still widespread in rural areas. The concern has resurfaced after the Bulandshahr accident that killed 10 people and injured 41 when a trolley packed with pilgrims was struck by a speeding truck.

Transport commissioner Brajesh Narain Singh said he had asked the Meerut regional transport officer to inspect the Bulandshahr accident site and submit a report. "We will take strict action depending on the RTO's report," he said, adding that rules clearly prohibit carrying passengers in tractor-trolleys.

The issue has been flagged earlier at the highest le...