The Kurla bus tragedy has brought the wet lease system used by BEST Undertaking under intense scrutiny. As concerns grow, parallels are being drawn with Delhi's infamous Blueline buses, which were eventually scrapped due to their notorious safety record.
In an exclusive conversation with The Free Press Journal, Kamal Mishra, Shashank Rao, a prominent workers' union leader, shared his insights on issues plaguing the wet lease system, the Kurla accident, and its implications.
What are your concerns about the wet lease system, and how do you think it contributes to accidents like the one in Kurla?
I firmly believe that the wet lease system and the contractor operating under it is fully responsible for the accident. The entire wet lease system, including the agreements with contractors, is structured to favor the contractor, giving them excessive liberty. This compromises safety and quality. That's why I am demanding that the wet lease system be scrapped.
Do you believe the accident was preventable? If so, what measures could have been taken?
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