The more, the 'not so merrier': 23 kids found travelling in 1 auto in Telangana

A recent incident in Nagar Kurnool, Telangana, has raised serious concerns about road safety and school transportation. A traffic sub-inspector intervened and seized an overloaded auto rickshaw carrying 23 schoolchildren, preventing a potential accident.

The children were safely transported home in two other vehicles, while the driver was warned of strict action for endangering young lives.

The incident has sparked widespread concern and discussions about road safety and school transportation. Many netizens have expressed their views on social media, highlighting the need for affordable school education and transportation. Some pointed out that middle- and lower-middle-class families rely on autos due to the high costs of school fees and transportation.

Netizens react:

A user commented, “This is not only in Nagar Kurnool. The same situation can be seen everywhere, especially between 8–9 AM and 3–5 PM. Often, these autos also take wrong routes.”

Another user reacted, “Auto unions have plenty of political clout. This is only a temporary relief. Until a proper public transport system is developed, such incidents will continue.”