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Davanagere: KSRTC driver who allowed monkey to ‘drive’ bus is likely to lose his job

  •   Sat, Oct 06 2018 05:11:55 PM

Daijiworld Media Network – Davanagere (EP)

Davanagere, Oct 6: Bus driver Prakash from KSRTC Davanagere division is in trouble for allowing a gray langur to ‘perform’ his work.

The gray langur is seen sitting comfortably on the steering wheel while Prakash is giving control of the steering wheel to it even while changing gears.

The incident happened on October 1 when the bus was on its way from Davanagere to Bharamasagara.

A KSRTC official has said that the driver has been relieved from duty. The divisional security inspector has been asked to conduct an enquiry and submit a report. The driver is likely to face suspension.

The animal belonged to a teacher who travels regularly in the bus accompanied by it. The langur which apparently ‘thought’ of driving the bus, climbed on the steering wheel and refused to leave it for about ten minutes.

Surprisingly no passengers submitted a written complaint about it.

KSRTC management, following outcries from people after the video went viral, said that the driver will be given a desk job in place of driver’s job if his negligence is proved.

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  • Rajen Gopi, Calicut

    Mon, Oct 08 2018

    Please observe that the langur is seated on steering wheel. THE LANGUR IS NOT DRIVING, in fact he is enjoying the steering revolving. Don't be idiots.

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  • Austin, Vamanjoor

    Sun, Oct 07 2018

    What's wrong with you people? Are you mad? The langoor is just sitting on the steering wheel. It's not driving the bus. The driver is steering the wheel. Poor driver lost his job for your madness.

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  • Edward R. Monteiro, Kulshekar, Mangalore

    Sun, Oct 07 2018

    It is time KSRTC take decision to punish both the Driver and Conductor for this act. Let them be warned severely and let it be strong deterrent for others not to act like this. It is easy for the people to comment saying not to take action. One fine morning the Drivers and the conductors will allow their INEXPERIENCED close friend, MAY BE THEIR GIRL FRIENDS to drive a vehicle and endangered the lives of the people. What do you say about this?
    I drive a vehicle including a Four Wheeler and TWO WHEELER but that does not mean that I should be allowed to drive the heavy vehicle without proper license, as I do not have Heavy Vehicle license. EASY TO SAY AND COMMENT but let us be realistic. IF THE ACCIDENT HAD TAKEN PLACE, WE WOULD HAVE MADE hue and cry and many lives would have lost.
    Once I was travelling along with my colleague from UDUPI to Mangalore by VISHAL TRAVELS private bus in the year 2000 and the Driver was very rash as he was about to involve in an accident with a Fish loaded lorry as I was seated on the window side . I immediately got from my seat and instructed the Driver and the Conductor to stop the bus and I was about to call the POLICE and this happened at YERMAL-PADUBIDRI and the Driver had slowed down the vehicle till we reached Mangalore .
    THE KSRTC and Public transport Vehicle DRIVERS SHOULD HAVE HAVE SOME DISCIPLINE IN THEIR LIVES. JAI HIND.

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  • Flavian, Mangaluru/Kuwait

    Sun, Oct 07 2018

    Deciplinary action is a must.
    Occasionaly, we get to notice some guys enjoy keeping small kids on drivers lap while driving ! (to move the stearing)

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  • Truth, Mangaluru

    Sun, Oct 07 2018

    At least, provide a comfortable seat for the driver!

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  • Vaishak, Mangalore

    Sun, Oct 07 2018

    Human life is precious who travel in the bus. It shows clear negligence and irresponsibility on the part of the driver. He needs punishment and other drivers learn from this.

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  • Rita, Germany

    Sun, Oct 07 2018

    Now KSRTC should understand the situation.Simply by seeing a video ,not to cancel his job as driver .If he has not any wrong points tillnow was a good driver, let him be theree.Afterall the lady brought the monkey and was not to get off from drivers side.WE know when monkeys get wild,can happen anything.Thats why he let him there for few minutes.Afterall driver had full control with brake ,gears and steering.when brake is controlled ,even monkey can also not do anything.Thatswhy let him there where he should be.So people dont get excited .understand drivers situation also.Of course he did once ,next I am sure he wont.first punish the person who brought the monkey .Hope this case ends happy without any problem .

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  • Antony, Mlr

    Sun, Oct 07 2018

    First of all driver did not allow the monkey to drive bus as reported. Secondly no passenger has filed a complaint. Driver is driving the bus but suddenly monkey came and started playing with steering still driver managed to control the bus without panicking. He is a great driver. Ksrtc please promote him.

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  • Sanjay, Mangalore

    Sun, Oct 07 2018

    He allowed Hanuman avtaar to drive the bus so that the passengers reach their destination safely.

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  • Nelly, Karla

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    If one can be head of the state then why can't the other drive????
    Jai Bajrang Dal ....

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  • VALERIAN RODRIGUES, UJIRE

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    O DEAR FOR TROUBLE OF LIVES ENOUGH A LITTLE WHILE BY MAKING SHOW LIKE THIS.ANIMALS TRANSPORTATION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED IN PASSENGER VEHICLES .ALTHOUGH THIS DRIVER HAS DONE THIS.I SUPPORT THE ACTION IS TAKEN BY AUTHORITY.

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  • Dinesh Narayan Poojary, Kundapura/Bengaluru

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    As long as the bus driver is on "DRIVERS SEAT" and has full control of the bus his one hand is on the steering wheel and his left hand is on the gear rod. No need to punish him. If KSRTC is so concerned then why they didn't put full covered fence to the drivers place. If the Monkey was on Drivers seat, off course driver must be terminated.

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  • Shoan DSouza, Sacheripet

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    Mangana kait Stayring, driverna kait suspansion order, va marl maarre

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  • Deepak, mangaluru

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    arre yarrrr......
    Kya kardiya......Bander ki jagaha......

    GOW MATHA ko bita ke drive kardethe tho promotion miltha na...................

    hehehehehehehe.............

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  • PEDDA GUNDOO, MANGALURU

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    Though he got the control on steering but the object obstructing his duty which may endanger the lives of people ! should be punished with penalties

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  • Langoolacharya, Belman / Washington,DC

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    You mean his tail? ( object obstructing in performing his duty)...

    He needs it while jumping from tree to tree...to balance his movement...Aerodynamics...

    Jossey cannot jump from tree to tree because of lack of it...

    ...Tak...Takk...

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sun, Oct 07 2018

    W export chimpanzees to USA - Loz ///

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  • Langoolacharya, Belman / Washington,DC

    Sun, Oct 07 2018

    Jossey Sir,

    We should train them (Monkeys) in all skilled jobs like driving, operating machines, Computer Programming,Engineering, Medicine, Atomic Physics, Surgery,Music and more.......and then we should send them all over the world with Passport and Work Visas ...to gulf, Europe, US, Canada, Australia everywhere ....So they can bring foreign exchange much more than what we import...So 1 $ will be 1 Rs...

    In fact we should open IIT , IIM, IIS, for them...so we educate smartest monkeys in the world...

    ...Tak...Takkk...

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  • JAGDISH, mumbai

    Sun, Oct 07 2018

    FROM NALASOPARA ?

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  • JK, Udupi/Dubai

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    In this video, one can clearly see driver's right hand is in control of steering wheel. looks like unnecessary issue due to message gone viral in facebook/whatsup!!!

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  • Langoolacharya, Belman / Washington,DC

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    People,

    What's wrong with it?...He drives better than Jossey Sir...

    We have lots of Monkey's in India...we should train them...and put them in productive use...

    Common guys....

    ...JH...

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  • Deepu, mangaluru

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    hehehehehehe.....

    You trained in Washington ?

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  • Rita, Germany

    Mon, Oct 08 2018

    @Langoo beman/USA,when we train monkeys in other sectors then me and you are without job and should return to forest .India has become sowie so a mangana Raj.left only monkeys on the front.Atleast then corruption will go down.

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  • Ajay, Mangalore

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    The driver had it under control, his right hand was on the steering wheel.
    It just seems like making a mountain out of a molehill. Hope he doesn't get suspended.

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  • Supreeth, Mangalore

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    Much better driver than footpath driver Salman :)

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  • Ahmed, Bangalore

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    Is Salman only the lone driver who caused accident? Looks like u have a Salman phobia coz his name resembles a Muslim name.

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  • Supreeth, Mangalore

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    Brother Ahmed , why you being so insecure and bring religion here ?
    I have no phobia towards any religion ..I have been taught to respect all religions..
    And to be honest humanity comes first .
    Caste ,Creed , Religion does not matter .
    All the best,God bless..

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  • Shashi Shetty, Santhoor

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    I am better Muslim than Salman Khan . Don’t get perturbed for using Salman’s name . But he is one famous driver who killed hapless people sleeping on foot path that too drunk .

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  • Joe Gonsalves, Mangalore

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    The driver has learnt THE LESSON. Perhaps he can be reinstated with a warning.

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  • G R PRABHUJI, Mangalore

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    KSRTC has done good thing. If they keep quiet one fine day he bring his girl friend and ask to sit near him.

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  • Chetan, Mangalore

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    If you are a driver and you want a desk job, then you know what to do.

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  • H SHETTY, Mangaluru

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    If he had a Gandhi surname he could have been a better party president.

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  • Mohammed, Kundapur/Qatar

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    bajrangi will be unhappy

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  • anseema beary, Mangalore

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    both driver and conductors should be terminated and the passenger who takes the pet in the bus should be fined severely.

    zero tolerance on these issues. just terminate the driver for jeopardizing so many lives. conductor for allowing money insider the bus. the passenger who brought the money and causing the nuisance for the public.

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  • leslie, udupi

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    Not a right thing to do when one is responsible for the lives of passengers...
    Must be punished with 2 months pay cut...

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  • dominic-dsouza-Rudy, mudarangady mauritius

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    FIRST TIME IN AFTER 71 YEARS

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  • Deva, Pilar

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    Time has come our Monkeys soon land in Mars ..Proud of you Indian smart monkeys.. not that stupid Kaam chor Driver.

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  • AMAR NATHAL, MANGALORE

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    We are not educated enough to notice the danger. Some may even argue that monkey-god was in control of the bus. Monkey-god promoted him from road fatigue to the comforts of desk job. KSRTC is a divine blessing to those who seek promotion, through monkey-job, it looks like!

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  • Smile, Mlore

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    Lawfully driver is at fault, therefore a month's pay cut and a warning letter should have been enough.

    We are a emotional society and langur is as cute as any animal and has human like face. so the driver must have felt a sense of belonging. only difference is Monkeys don't have a rational decision making mind like we humans have, which is crucial for learning and decision making and for doing easy tasks like driving.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    Very similar to Indian Government ...

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  • Tell The Truth, Mangalore

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    Please don't act like langur. At least it retained.it's title. If possible try to learn from it something... called vafadari..instead of becoming slaves life-long.

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  • Mahathma, Mangalore

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    Really??? Dynasty looter party president resembles on wheel!!! hahaha

    DisAgree [25] Agree [13] Reply Report Abuse

  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    First time in Indian History, USD is @ Rs. 74 & Petrol @ 90 ...

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  • Mahathma, Mangalore

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    Very similar to Dongi party President!!!

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  • Harold D'cunha, Mangalore, India.

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    Mahathma, Mangalore

    Very true and entire India is facing Ache din. Petrol price is Rs. 90 above and Indian currency getting weaker and weaker as the monkey is sitting on the steering of the Vehicle.

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  • Rob, Karkala/Dubai

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    Ache din for NRI, bcoz of choukidar, our salary is increased without request.

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  • Prashant Karkera, Hejamady/Mumbai

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    KSRTC should look this into lighter vein, the driver was completely having control over his vehicle, even though the monkey was holding steering. It was his love towards the poor animal.
    Hope the driver does not lose his job .......

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  • Tell The Truth, Mangalore

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    Paapa eega aavana khelsa hoitha aala. Do he knows to work in desk job. May be as a driver was receiving some what incentives...!! Selfie turn to fatal. Anywhere you go either in religious places...people wants to take selfie first. Should ban in public places.

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  • Harold D'cunha, Mangalore, India.

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    Tell The Truth, Mangalore

    Religion is opium to society. In the work place, the employee should adhere to the rules, regulations laid down by the organization. Here the driver has failed to follow the rules, guidelines of the Company by allowed monkey on the steering and risking the passengers lives.

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  • Tell The Truth, Mangalore

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    In video it looks like langur enjoying merry go-round. May be in purva janma KSTRC bus driver. What's fault of driver. If he stopped the vehicle passengers will hurl at him. Langur looks like even not listening to it's owner. Should have come forward by teached and carried away it.

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  • Sheikh M, Mangalore

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    Yes , he was "Bhajarangi" in his purva janma ,

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  • Tell The Truth, Mangalore

    Sun, Oct 07 2018

    Thanks sheikh...

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  • R Bhandarkar, Mangaluru

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    I only wish that the Congress was as strict as KSRTC....

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    Only Congress cane tame Monkeys ...

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  • R Bhandarkar, Mangaluru

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    Yep
    The Congress President at best can be a monkey catcher or trainer

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  • Tell The Truth, Mangalore

    Sat, Oct 06 2018

    Only langur can save job of driver. Person who shot video should be punished first. Do you think these heavy drivers do not have control on there wheels. Langur just achnak enter into cabin. What one can do. If he start vehicle may it go...may be he think on that way. Spoiling people's livlihood is not at all entertained for small likes.

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