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VRL Travels Fires Driver Caught Watching Bigg Boss on Phone During High-Speed Journey
9 Nov
Summary
- Bus driver filmed watching Bigg Boss at 80 km/hr on late-night Mumbai to Hyderabad trip
- VRL Travels launched inquiry and terminated driver's employment immediately
- Passenger safety cited as top priority by company
In a concerning incident that occurred on October 27, 2025, a VRL Travels bus driver was filmed watching the popular reality show 'Bigg Boss' on his mobile phone while driving at approximately 80 km/hr during a late-night journey from Mumbai to Hyderabad. The video, captured by a passenger and shared on social media, sparked widespread outrage over the driver's reckless behavior and the potential risk to passenger safety.
Immediately after the video went viral, VRL Travels, the company operating the bus service, took swift action. They launched a thorough inquiry into the incident and, without hesitation, terminated the driver's employment. In a statement, the company acknowledged the gravity of the situation and reiterated their unwavering commitment to passenger safety, which they described as their top priority.
VRL Travels expressed sincere regret for the "inconvenience, fear, and distress" experienced by the passengers during the journey. The company emphasized its zero-tolerance policy for any form of negligence and assured that such incidents are extremely rare. To prevent similar occurrences in the future, VRL Travels stated that they have reinforced strict instructions for all drivers to refrain from using mobile phones while operating the vehicles.
