Dangerous flaws found in Darmstadt-Dieburg’s public transport buses during inspections

A routine check turned alarming when inspectors found exposed metal and malfunctioning doors on school buses. Will stricter rules finally fix these dangers?

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2025 November 28 . 3:07 AM

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In this image there are many buses parked on the road. Image also consists of poles with wires,... — In this image there are many buses parked on the road. Image also consists of poles with wires, buildings, trees and also some electrical poles with wires and fence. There is also a smoke tower in this image. At the top there is sky.

Dangerous flaws found in Darmstadt-Dieburg’s public transport buses during inspections

A series of safety concerns were uncovered during bus inspections in Darmstadt-Dieburg District on 26 November 2023. Authorities examined 13 public transport vehicles, revealing multiple hazards—including exposed metal on a student bus seat and a loose antifreeze canister inside another vehicle.

The inspections targeted buses operated by major transport firms, such as Deutsche Bahn AG, Transdev GmbH, and local providers like VGF and DVB. Among the issues found was a damaged passenger seat with sharp metal edges on a bus carrying students to Modautal School. In a separate vehicle, a malfunctioning anti-trapping mechanism on the rear door posed a risk to passengers.

The transport firms must now correct the identified problems without delay. Authorities have emphasised the need for stricter maintenance checks to prevent similar risks in future. The findings highlight ongoing efforts to ensure passenger safety across public transport networks in the region.