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A late-night bus journey, allegedly from Mumbai to Hyderabad– that was supposed to be a relaxing ride– turned into a nightmare for a passenger, after he allegedly caught the bus driver watching the hit Indian reality show Bigg Boss– WHILE driving the bus. A video of the bus driver driving the Volvo bus at nearly “80 km/hr”, while also watching the show on his phone, was shared on social media, which went viral and left netizens expressing their concerns over possible accidents that may happen due to such ‘recklessness’. As per the viral video itself, the incident happened on October 27. Where most netizens chastised such behaviour, a few did come forward to advocate for the driver’s act, as they claimed that the driver was simply trying NOT to sleep- by hearing constant sounds in the background. The post, after going viral, soon came into the notice of the company responsible for the vehicle. As per a response by the company- Vijayanand Travels- the driver was “relieved from duty with immediate effect due to his negligent behavior”, after an “internal inquiry” was conducted. The company further assured of taking such matters seriously and apologised to the passenger, for the “inconvenience, fear, and distress” the incident caused. Times Now could not confirm the details and the authenticity of the post. Check out the viral post: “Journey Date 27/10/2025 Mumbai To Hyderabad,” the post read. “One of the reasons for accidents," the video read. The posts were shared on Instagram, by the handle ‘nagesh_2161’. The post was shared a day ago and pulled more than 3M views from netizens. “Dear Sir, Greetings from Vijayanand Travels. We sincerely regret the inconvenience, fear, and distress you experienced during your journey on 27th October from Mumbai to Hyderabad. Passenger safety is our top priority, and we take such matters with the utmost seriousness. Following your complaint, an internal inquiry was conducted, and the concerned driver has been relieved from duty with immediate effect due to his negligent behavior. Vijayanand Travels maintains zero tolerance for any action that compromises passenger safety. With over 1,300 drivers in our travel division and 10,000+ drivers in logistics, we continuously conduct regular safety training and awareness programs. Incidents like this are extremely rare, and we sincerely thank you for bringing it to our attention. Please be assured that we have reinforced strict instructions to all drivers not to use mobile phones while driving. Once again, we apologize for the unpleasant experience and thank you for helping us maintain our safety standards. Warm regards, Vijayanand Travels,” read the response by the bus company. Internet’s Reactions: ALSO READ: ‘Royal Enfield Worth Crores?’: MS Dhoni Signs Fan’s Bike; Internet Says ‘Bike Price Went From Lakhs To Crores’ “One of the reasons for the accident is. You didn't stop him or warn him but recording the video. Wow,” a user said. “Many people are not noticing the Mobile, All just Looking into the speedometer,” added another. “Also kindly provide full details, the bus number, the travel date, and the route,” added another person. “Drivers basically do that to keep themselves from falling asleep,” added another internet user. ALSO READ: Noida Man Hammers ‘Wooden Pencil’ Into Wall Of His ‘Rs 1.5 Cr’ Apartment: ‘Are High-Rise Buildings Safe?’ “Bro he is not watching, he is listening to the movie bro so as not to be distracted by sleep . Do you know how driving at night feels? Don't blame them,” added another. “That speed is normal for a Volvo Multi axle bus,” added another.
