The main responsibility of this incident lies in the speeding and overloading of buses and the forgery of various relevant certificates. The company has no corresponding qualification certificates and inspection procedures. In addition, the relevant departments failed to fulfill their regulatory responsibilities, and eventually 45 people were held accountable.
Because the accident was serious, it was directly investigated by the accident investigation team in the State Council, and the damage caused by the impact of foreign bodies on the ground was ruled out after expert appraisal. Finally, it was determined that the tire pressure was too high because the vehicle was overweight and driving at high speed, so the tire burst occurred. When the accident happened, most passengers on the bus did not wear seat belts, which increased the seriousness of the accident.
After the accident, the company where the bus is located, Henan National Tourist Bus Passenger Transport Co., Ltd., was put on file for investigation. After investigation, it was found that the company did not apply for a road transport license, and the accident vehicle also forged a road transport license and a transport license. And illegally carry out passenger transport business activities. In addition, the company has not established perfect inspection rules and regulations, and there are no clear rules and procedures for vehicle inspection before operation, driver training and passenger number control.
The traffic control department of the company did not supervise the company and kept them operating illegally. In addition, in the process of passing through expressway, the relevant departments in various regions found no abnormality and failed to play the corresponding regulatory responsibilities.
Under the investigation of the State Council Accident Investigation Team, the traffic police departments and people's governments in Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, Linquan County, Fuyang City, Anhui Province, and Keqiao District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province failed to fulfill their relevant regulatory responsibilities, some corrupt acts were investigated and punished, and relevant personnel were dismissed.
In addition, all responsible persons of Henan National Tourist Bus Passenger Transport Co., Ltd. were punished. How sad it is that 36 lives died because of a company's violation and the government's indifference. Therefore, travel is still safety first, obey traffic laws and be responsible for your own life.