Evidence That Informs Policy and Practice
Independent research and 94 published articles translating complex transport, mobility, safety and automotive issues into evidence-led insights for policymakers, industry professionals and the public.
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Building National Evidence for Safer Bus Transport
An independent study of media-reported bus-fire incidents across India, examining incident trends, operating circumstances, technical origins, casualty outcomes and systemic governance gaps.
Study period: 1 January 2021–30 June 2026
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Fire Incidents
759
Buses Involved
303
Fatalities Reported
1,131
Injuries Reported
A total of 396 incidents occurred while buses were operating, highlighting the importance of preventive maintenance, early detection and evacuation readiness.
Electrical-system fires accounted for 195 incidents, or 32.2% of the dataset; another 126 incidents, or 20.8%, remained undetermined.
The engine compartments was the leading identified physical origin, followed by electrical and wiring zones, wheel–brake–tyre assemblies and fuel-system areas.
Research Transparency
This is an independently compiled media-based dataset, not an official government census. It may not include incidents that were unreported, inaccessible or insufficiently documented.
Read Methodology →A growing body of English and Tamil writing covering public transport governance, sustainable mobility, vehicle technology, road safety and the future of transportation.
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Research, technical analysis and professional commentary published through national and international transport and industry platforms.
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Public-facing articles explaining transport, automotive and emerging-mobility subjects through accessible Tamil journalism.
A continuing Tamil editorial series exploring how vehicles, technologies, energy systems and mobility transformations shape everyday life.
Thought-Leadership Purpose
“Transforming operational experience and independent evidence into practical knowledge that can strengthen policy, institutions and public understanding.”