a good move yet...

After 22 deaths, the transport ministry got all the agencies to work in unison to check on the bus drivers. It also wants the demerit points to be implemented immediately for all motorists. Now we have concrete action by those who are paid to do. In years they are sitting and taking long tea or lunch breaks. Every year in the past we hear the slogan of driving home safely. Yet there were many deaths on the highway and trunk roads. The authorities had plans but didnt do it wholeheartedly. As a result many deaths on the roads. Now there is this operation to nab those who have summons and warrants of arrest for running foul on the traffic laws. Will this be a knee-jerk reaction only? After awhile will the agencies slow down under the heat of the sun? Will this be a 'sandiwara' operation? Ther are plans to charge the CEOs and directors for the buses involved in accidents through the suspended drivers......this is a good move to make these top management to move to the ground instead of sitting in the air conditioned office barking and issuing orders. Lives are at stake and these leaders of the bus companies must be held accountable for any accidents involved their buses. For a start these CEOs must check all the drivers licences and also check with police and JPJ of any oustanding summons or warrants issued to these bus drivers. Now let see what will happen in 90 days time..