# Outdated, unwell vehicles causing chaos

> A recent tragic accident in Faridpur, Bangladesh, resulting in 14 fatalities, has drawn attention to the government's decision to allow older vehicles on the roads. The Uttara Unique Paribahan bus involved, registered i…

Published: 2024-06-25 · Desk: Bangladesh · Source: The Daily Star

A recent tragic accident in Faridpur, Bangladesh, resulting in 14 fatalities, has drawn attention to the government's decision to allow older vehicles on the roads. The Uttara Unique Paribahan bus involved, registered in 2002, would have been retired if the government maintained its limit of 20 years for buses. However, there are currently 35,782 buses and 37,275 trucks over these age limits. Experts like Prof. Hadiuzzaman emphasize the increasing maintenance costs and safety risks of older vehicles, citing a lack of proper planning for replacement. Prof. Shamsul Hoque notes that while older vehicles don't instantly become unsafe, poor maintenance due to rising costs can make them dangerous. He highlights the importance of road conditions and driver quality, criticizing lax monitoring and enforcement for allowing such risks. The BRTA, under scrutiny, plans to improve by urging vehicle owners to undergo fitness tests by June 30 and denies claims of poor enforcement.

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