Transport Ministry
A parliamentary committee has recommended establishing a National Highway Safety Patrol, modeled on the Railway Protection Force, to boost accident response, traffic enforcement, and infrastructure protection on India's growing highway network. The proposal comes amid data showing 4.73 lakh road accidents and 1.70 lakh fatalities in 2024, with national highways linked to over 52,600 deaths. The report was tabled in Parliament on March 25, 2026.
Riportato dall'IA
Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has ordered the suspension of 3,333 delivery minivehicles used by Japan Post at 1,862 post offices due to improper driver roll calls. The violations involved inadequate alcohol and health checks, which are essential for safety management. Transport Minister Yasushi Kaneko described the lapses as deeply regrettable during a news conference.