Protest/ Vandalism

The protests and vandalism pose significant operational and safety risks across the EBES. These incidents can result in physical damage to buses, depots, chargers, and roadside assets; disrupt routes and charging schedules and threaten safety of passengers and staff. Fleets are vulnerable to vehicle damage and forced service suspension, depots face risks of trespassing and sabotage, charging infrastructure is exposed to tampering and electrical damage, and the operating environment experiences service disruptions and passenger inconvenience.

Explore the expendables sections to see detailed preventive, responsive and recovery measures for the Protest/ Vandalism hazard and for each component (Fleet, Depot, Charging Infrastructure & Operating Environment).

E Bus Ecosystem

Risk or Impact of Hazard​

Prevention Measures

Physical damage to buses

  • Install CCTV and panic buttons inside buses
  • Emergency driver alert system

Response Action during hazard occurrence

Response plan for protecting fleet against protest.

Recovery and Restoration post hazard

  • Conduct damage assessment of fleet
  • Repair or replace damaged units.
  • Document incident for insurance and investigation.
  • Offer trauma support to drivers/passengers

Response Action during hazard occurrence

PT- Procurement team

Drivers

Risk or Impact of Hazard​

Prevention Measures

Trespassing and damage or Arson or sabotage of assets

  • Perimeter fencing and access control systems.
  • 24×7 CCTV surveillance.
  • Coordination with local police for standby support

Response Action during hazard occurrence

  • Response protocols for Depot during protest:
  • Secure all gates and restrict access
  • Shut down power and fuel systems if risk escalates
  • Inform staff to shelter in place or evacuate if needed.

Recovery and Restoration post hazard

  • Inspect infrastructure for damage
  • Restore power, security systems
  • Recalibrate access controls and enhance physical protection if gaps found

Response Action during hazard occurrence

PT- Depot Manager, operator, Security Contractors

Civil engineering team

Police Department

Risk or Impact of Hazard​

Prevention Measures

Tampering, electrical sabotage, or fire hazards

  • Lockable/tamper-proof enclosures
  • Cut-off switches and fire suppression systems
  • Secure isolation of chargers during unrest

Response Action during hazard occurrence

  • Response protocols for Depot during protest:
  • Disable or isolate high-voltage systems
  • Ensure staff safety around chargers
  • Switch to manual or emergency modes if needed

Recovery and Restoration post hazard

  • Inspect chargers for tampering or electrical damage.
  • Test systems before resuming operations.
  • Upgrade protective enclosures if needed

Response Action during hazard occurrence

PT- Depot Manager, Charging Operator

Police Department

Insurance Provider.

Risk or Impact of Hazard​

Prevention Measures

Disruption of services & Damage to roadside assets

  • Asset hardening (e.g., vandal-proof shelters)
  • Public information systems for rerouting
  • Local authority coordination

Passenger and End user safety

  • Route deviation plans for protest-affected areas.
  • Train drivers on emergency protocols

Response Action during hazard occurrence

Response plan to re-routing of buses or suspending operations.

SOPs for emergency public messaging  updating passengers

Recovery and Restoration post hazard

  • Replace/repair vandalized assets (shelters, signs)
  • Debrief staff and drivers
  • Improve local coordination with civic authorities and police

Response Action during hazard occurrence

PT- Planning team Field supervisor,  Drivers

Police Department

Insurance Provider