Drivers compulsorily required to surrender their phones before commencing their workshift.
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After a horrifying bus crash in Astana, folks are screamin' for tougher regulations on the bus depots. The Ministry of Labor's givin' us a buzz, sayin' they might be thinkin' about makin' drivers surrender their smartphones before they clock in, according to our site[1].
Durin' a cabinet powwow, journos pointed out that when the current labor safetycoddles were draw up, there was nary a smartphone or social network in sight, hence no risk factor from 'em.
"So, why ain't your ministry proposin' a fix to these coddles, makin' it compulsory for drivers to keep their phones in their pockets while drivin'? Drivers won't stop playin' with their phones, disregardin' passenger complaints. Why the hell can't they be forced to hand 'em over when their shift starts?", journos queried.
Chairman of the State Labor Inspectorate Committee of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yerbolat Abulkhatin, replied that they're considerin' amendments to legislative acts, specifically concerning the standard for safe work environments.
"Yep, we know drives shouldn't mess around with their phones while drivin'. But, as passengers, we've all seen 'em doin' it and gettin' distracted (...) We're gonna give this issue a thorough look (...) This debate needs to be tackled by employers, transport associations, and NPP 'Atameken'. You're raisin' this question as a passenger and a citizen of society, and I agree it's crucial", he said.
In essence, he thinks road safety measures need to be put in place.
"Road inspeks and 'Sergek' cameras can spot if drives are usin' their phones. If fines are slapped on 'em each time, bosses'll be keen on pinchin' their phones off drives. So, it should be a mix of public oversight and stricter steps, leveragin' current tech", he added.
Flashback: The bus wreck that sent shockwaves through Astana happened just a few days prior. Police stated that the driver lost control while maneuverin' and smashed into an info kiosk support[4].
Later, it was disclosed that one of the injured suffered the double amputation of both legs[5]. According to fresh info, a grand total of 15 people were whisked off to city hospitals by emergency medics[6]. Out of the lot, three were admitted, with their condition described as stable but critical[7].
The Akimat of Astana announced that assistance will be provided to those injured in the bus crash[8].
(1) Contains the base article.(2) Reference for the focus on digital development and regulation in Kazakhstan.(3) Reference for improvements in tourist experiences, including transportation services.(4) Reference for the bus crash.(5) Additional detail on injuries.(6) Description of the number of people transported to hospitals.(7) Condition of the hospitalized individuals.(8) Announcement of assistance for the injured.)
- The Ministry of Labor is contemplating legislation changes that may require bus drivers to relinquish their smartphones before starting their shifts, a move aimed at improving road safety in the transportation industry, following a recent bus crash in Astana that left some victims with severe injuries, including one who suffered the double amputation of both legs.
- Amidst the ongoing discussions on the implementation of stricter regulations in the transportation sector, Yerbolat Abulkhatin, the Chairman of the State Labor Inspectorate Committee, emphasized the need for a collaborative approach between employers, transport associations, and NPP 'Atameken' to ensure road safety, as well as leveraging existing technology like road inspectors and 'Sergek' cameras to fine drivers using their phones while driving, and thereby discourage them from engaging in such distractions.
- In the wake of the horrifying bus crash in Astana that sparked calls for tougher regulations on the industry, general-news outlets and crime-and-justice reporters have been questioning the Ministry of Labor's lack of response to the growing concern of distracted driving caused by the use of smartphones, with concerns being raised about the potential for accidents and collisions on the roads, as well as the implications for passengers' safety in the finance and tourism sectors.
