On collision course: From Jaisalmer bus fire to Jaipur truck crash; back-to-back mishaps expose Rajasthan’s unchecked transport chaos

Rajasthan has witnessed a grim series of accidents in just over two weeks, claiming over 45 lives across Jaipur, Phalodi, and the Jaisalmer–Jodhpur highway. Incidents involving dumper trucks, school vans, pilgrim tempos, and a private bus highlight critical issues of passenger transport safety, poor road enforcement, and vehicle negligence.