While many criticised the driver for watching Bigg Boss while driving, some people defended him saying this is to avoid falling asleep.
Credit: Insta/@nagesh_2161
In a shocking incident, a VRL (Vijayanand Travels) bus driver was captured watching Bigg Boss on his phone while driving, at the speed of 80 km/hr.
The scene was recorded by a user named Nagesh Mane on Instagram, while he was travelling from Mumbai to Hyderabad on October 27.
"One of the reasons for accidents," the text on the clip said.
The video has garnered over 760k views and a flurry of comments.
"One fault and all over," a user commented.
"I believe there should be CCTV camera in all long distance buses while passengers are asleep," a second user commented.
"Major concern regarding safety of passengers," wrote a third.
While many criticised the driver for watching Bigg Boss while driving, some people defended him saying this is to avoid falling asleep.
"He is not watching he is listening to movie bro for do not distracted by sleep. do you know how driving at full night feels. don't blame them (sic)," a user commented.
"Drivers basically do that to keep themselves from falling asleep,," commented a second.
After the video went viral, VRL commented saying they have taken action against the driver and he has been relieved from duty with immediate effect due to his negligent behaviour.