Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- City buses in Dhaka are failing to ensure the safety and comfort of women, children, persons with disabilities and older people, with widespread violations of reserved-seat rules, a lack of helpers and unsafe boarding and alighting practices.

National Committee to Protect Shipping, Roads and Railways (NCPSRR) and Shipping and Communication Reporters Forum (SCRF) came up with the observation inspecting more than 50 buses operating on different routes across the capital in September.

The findings were disclosed in a joint press release issued by the two organisations on Sunday.

The observation found that none of the buses inspected complied with government directives requiring nine seats on each bus to be reserved for w...