The award would be presented to 232 recipients with DTC having taken the initiative with a view to encouraging the drivers of its fleet of around 4,900 buses to drive safely.
"DTC wants to secure zero-accident operations in the national capital. The corporation will be felicitating 232 drivers who had an accident-free record during 2013-14. Chief Secretary D M Spolia will give away the 'Road Safety Award' to them on Tuesday," said DTC spokesperson R S Minhas.
According to DTC, both permanent and contractual drivers are eligible for the award, which it is hoped would encourage them to maintain an accident-free record.
"The award will certainly have a motivational impact on the drivers for improving their performance," Minhas added.
But drivers who have been challaned for traffic violation would not be eligible for the award, he said.
Besides, a bus operator has to report on duty for 256 days in a year to qualify for the award.
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