The advertisement also sought suggestions on role of bus drivers and how accidents could be reduced.

“We are quite frustrated. Eight days have elapsed but not a single individual or organisation has come forward with their opinions. We believe that we will have to submit the report on the basis of available documents,” a state home department official told The Indian Express.

The deadline for sending the responses was fixed at January 16.

A month ago, on December 10, CPM’s labour wing — CITU — had brought the city traffic to a standstill by protesting against the imposition of Section 304 A of the CrPC — a non-bailable offence — against killer drivers. Earier, it was a bailable offence.

Following the strike, the government set up a seven-member committee headed by Special Secretary, Home Department, Ananda Ghosh, to resolve the issue.