New Safety Rules for Buses and Taxis in India

May 13, 2026, 15:48
IndiaPolitics

Introduction

The Supreme Court of India says all public vehicles must have safety tools now.

Main Body

Many buses and taxis do not have speed limits or GPS tools. This is dangerous. The law says they need these tools, but most vehicles do not have them. Now, drivers must put these tools in their cars. If they do not have them, they cannot get a permit to drive. New cars must have these tools from the factory. Many people die in road accidents. In 2023, over 170,000 people died. The court wants drivers to stay in their lanes to stop accidents.

Conclusion

The court wants these safety tools in all cars. It also wants a new Road Safety Board in three months.

Learning

🚦 The Power of "MUST"

In this text, we see one word used many times to show a strong rule. When something is not a choice, we use must.

How it works: Person/Thing β†’ must β†’ action

Examples from the story:

  • Vehicles β†’\rightarrow must β†’\rightarrow have safety tools.
  • Drivers β†’\rightarrow must β†’\rightarrow put tools in cars.

Try it in your head: If you want to be a driver, you must have a permit.

πŸ› οΈ Word Building: "Tool"

In the article, a "tool" isn't just a hammer. Here, it means a special device for a job.

  • Speed limiters β†’\rightarrow Safety tools
  • GPS β†’\rightarrow Safety tools

A2 Tip: Use the word "tool" when talking about technology that helps you do a task.

Vocabulary Learning

Supreme (adj.)
Highest or best.
Example:The Supreme Court is the highest court in the country.
GPS (n.)
A satellite system that helps you find your way.
Example:The bus uses GPS to know where it is.
permit (n.)
Official permission to do something.
Example:The driver needs a permit to drive the car.
factory (n.)
A place where goods are made.
Example:New cars are made in the factory.
accidents (n.)
Unexpected events that cause damage or injury.
Example:Many people die in road accidents.
lanes (n.)
Narrow sections of a road.
Example:The court wants drivers to stay in their lanes.
board (n.)
A group of people who make decisions.
Example:The new Road Safety Board will work for three months.