The stand-off between the Motor Vehicles department (MVD) in Kerala and Robin bus, which has caught Statewide attention, played out for the second consecutive day on Sunday.
An MVD team intercepted the bus, which began its service to Coimbatore from Pathanamthitta at 5.05 a.m., when it reached Karimkunnam, near Thodupuzha, and slapped a fine of ₹7,500 citing violation of permit norms. In the face of a strong objection raised by local residents, the officials soon left the scene and the bus resumed its journey with a delay of 15 minutes.
“The bus will continue to invite penalties as long as it continues to operate like a stage carrier with an All India Tourist Bus permit,’’ said an official. On Saturday, MVD officials had intercepted the bus at five locations en route Coimbatore and imposed an overall fine of ₹37,500.
