Thiruvananthapuram, Oct. 18 -- The Kerala government is exploring the possibility of introducing seat belts for passengers travelling on long-distance Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses, including its 'Minnal' services, Transport Minister C.P. John has said.
The proposal is being examined in view of safety concerns arising from sudden braking by buses travelling at high speeds. Passengers seated in push-back seats could be thrown forward and injured by hitting the seats in front of them, the minister said.
A detailed assessment would be undertaken to establish whether installing seat belts in long-distance buses was practical.
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