In a new development, the Regional Transport Office (RTO) has found no technical fault in the BEST electric bus involved in the fatal Bhandup mishap, officials said, dealing a major blow to the driver’s claim that a mechanical failure caused the accident.

According to the RTO’s examination report, the vehicle was found to be mechanically sound, with no issues detected in the braking system, handbrake, accelerator, or transmission. “The vehicle was absolutely perfect and no technical error was found during the inspection,” said Deputy Regional Transport Officer Pallavi Kothawade.