Revenue Over Safety.

The lack of reforms in the public transport system in Pakistan results in the loss of many lives along with the perpetuation of lack of enforcement of traffic rules. Twenty-seven individuals burned to death in a bus-truck collision in Lasbela. This is not the first time that the lack of regulations has resulted in a tragic accident. In this case, as well, both parties, the truck, and the bus were operating in an illegal manner. The bus had the capacity to accommodate only 29 passengers but 33 people were riding the bus that day. When a vehicle is pushed beyond its limit, there are high chances that it will not be easy to control it and an accident can occur. We witness this almost everywhere in the public transport system of Pakistan and the practice goes on without the concern for the loss of lives.

The second party, the truck, was carrying smuggled oil from Iran. This is why both the vehicles caught fire. If there are no regulations for such actions, it is...