Deadly Bus Fire Exposes Safety Lapses in Private Interstate Travel

On October 22nd, 2025, a devastating bus fire near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh claimed the lives of 19 people, highlighting the alarming safety lapses in the private interstate travel industry. The tragic incident also resulted in the death of a biker who was hit by the speeding bus.

Telangana Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao has now laid the blame squarely on the bus driver and the travel company, Kaveri Travels, vowing strict punitive and deterrent action. The minister's statement underscores the urgent need for stronger regulations and enforcement to address the systemic issues of human error, corporate negligence, and blatant safety violations that have plagued the private interstate travel sector.

The devastating bus fire has sent shockwaves through the region, prompting calls for immediate reforms to ensure the safety and well-being of passengers who rely on these services for their daily commute and long-distance travel.