Authorities conduct swoops on buses

Spot check: A traffic policeman checking the licence of a bus driver during a joint-operation at Bandar Tasik Selatan.

KUALA LUMPUR: With the Chris­tmas Day bus tragedy in Johor still fresh on everyone’s mind, traffic authorities are going the extra mile to ensure holidaymakers reach their destinations safely for the Chinese New year.

Public transportation is the priority and enforcement officers are making sure that both drivers and vehicles are ready for long-distance travel.