Lucknow, Oct. 15 -- A state run AC bus from Lucknow travelled at 107 kmph for nearly 15 minutes in September, exceeding the prescribed 80 kmph limit by 27 kmph, according to tracking records that flagged speeding violations by 56 UPSRTC drivers across 13 regions.

The month-long review found 43 drivers had crossed 90 kmph and 13 had exceeded 100 kmph. The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation is identifying such drivers for repeatedly breaching the limit and plans to take them off bus duty for counselling.

"Every bus has a speed-limiting device for passenger safety. Despite this, drivers are overspeeding. We are identifying such drivers so they can undergo training to curb the practice," said Anil Kumar, principal manager (opera...