In Pune, there was a fire in a minibus that started because of an electrical problem. The bus was from 2015 and followed all the rules, like having the right papers for permits, taxes, and insurance.
After the fire, people in charge are looking at how to make buses safer and how to stop fires from happening again, especially focusing on the electrical parts of these buses.
The fire began under the driver's seat because of damaged wires. There were materials like leather and plastic that easily caught fire, making the situation worse. The air-conditioning was also used for a long time, putting extra pressure on the bus's electrical system. This could have made important safety parts not work properly.
After checking the bus, the Pune Regional Transport Office found important information about why the fire happened. They suggested making safety rules better for all commercial transport vehicles.
Experts think there should be a special group that checks how buses are made, to ensure better electrical system setup and safety checks.
The investigation showed that taking care of the electrical system is very important. It also warned about the risks of changing parts in older buses. It's important to make sure that new features work well with the older electrical systems.
Because of this fire, officials are thinking about making it a rule for buses older than five years to have their electrical systems checked every three months. This would help prevent problems with old electrical parts and new things added to the bus.