India, Nov. 13 -- The Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) has registered 382 cases against private buses in Ernakulam district during a special enforcement drive targeting traffic and safety violations. Fines totalling Rs 2,41,344 were imposed during the inspection conducted on Wednesday.

The crackdown followed public complaints about reckless driving and competitive racing by private buses, along with directions from the Kerala High Court. Five enforcement squads inspected buses across Aluva, Kalamassery, Kakkanad, Tripunithura, Fort Kochi and Mattancherry.

The inspection found several violations involving passenger safety and vehicle regulations. As many as 89 cases were registered against conductors without valid licences, while 55 cases...