In the streets and alleys of the city, we often see buses full of passengers. The people in the carriage were shoulder to shoulder, back to back, like sardines in a can. Surprisingly, however, the traffic police never investigated the buses for overloading. Why is that?
First of all, we need to understand what overload is. Overloading is when a vehicle carries more passengers or cargo than the prescribed limit. For buses, there is a limit to the maximum number of people it can carry per square meter of space. According to traffic laws, as long as there are no more than eight people per square meter, it is not considered overloaded. Such regulations are based on considerations for the safety and comfort of passengers.
Secondly, the design and operation of the buses are rigorously calculated and planned. Vehicle manufacturers take into account the vehicle's carrying capacity at the design stage to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers even when fully loaded. At the same time, the bus company will also reasonably arrange the operation of the vehicle according to the route, time period and other factors to avoid serious overloading.
In addition, the supervision of buses by the traffic police department is not only concerned with the problem of overloading. They will also pay attention to aspects such as the driver's driving skills, the speed of the vehicle, and the safety features of the vehicle to ensure the safe operation of the bus. Overloading is only one aspect of it, and it is not considered a violation as long as it does not exceed the stated limit.
In addition, as a means of public transportation, the purpose of the bus is to meet the travel needs of the public. If the capacity of a bus is limited due to concerns about overloading, it will result in passengers not being able to travel on the bus, which will affect their normal travel. Therefore, the traffic police department will fully take into account the public interest when dealing with such problems.
However, this does not mean that we can ignore the safety hazards posed by overloading buses. While no more than eight people per square metre is considered overloaded, prolonged congestion can still have an impact on the health of passengers. Especially during peak hours, the carriage is densely populated and the air circulation is poor, which can easily cause health problems such as respiratory diseases.
Therefore, as passengers, we should develop good riding habits, abide by the rules of public transportation, and respect the rights and interests of others. At the same time, bus companies should also strengthen vehicle management and arrange operating hours reasonably to ensure that passengers' travel needs are met and that they are safe and comfortable.
In short, the traffic police do not check the overloading of buses not because of legal loopholes or negligent supervision, but because the existence of overloading standards and the design and operation of buses have been rigorously calculated and planned. However, we should still pay attention to the safety problems caused by overloading of buses, and jointly maintain the good order of public transportation.
In this busy city, buses are an important tool for our daily transportation. Let us work together to build a safe and comfortable public transport environment and contribute to the development of the city.