BENGALURU: A Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus driver’s name has been struck off the roster after a video of him allowing a Gray langur (Hanuman langur) get behind the wheel went viral.In the video that has been circulating on social media for the past few days, Prakash, from KSRTC's Davanagere division, is seen driving with a langur sitting comfortably on the steering wheel. He even cheerfully allows the langur take control of the wheel, while he changes gears.The incident took place on October 1 in a KSRTC bus plying from Davanagere to Bharamasagara. “We have removed the driver from duty and have asked the divisional security inspector to conduct a detailed inquiry and submit a report. He won’t be assigned any further duty till probe is completed; he could even be suspended,” a senior KSRTC official said.Another KSRTC official in Davanagere division said: “The langur came with a teacher, who travels regularly in the bus. But it went and plonked itself on the driver’s seat and refused to leave despite efforts by passengers to remove it from there. He (Prakash) is an animal lover, but he should not have allowed this while driving a bus. He must have done if for fun, but who will be answerable in case anything untoward happens?” “The animal left the wheel after two-three minutes and alighted at the next stop. There have been no complaints from passengers so far,” he added.Experts say Hanuman langur is found everywhere, including urban areas. Netizens, however, are divided in their opinion about the incident. Alka Maria Jacob, tweeted: "...This means drivers are animal friendly and animals are finding safe friendships with them. Excellent (sic).” “The driver & conductor must be suspended by KSRTC for not stopping the vehicle immediately to chase the monkey from holding the steering wheel as there are chances for passengers to get hurt in an accident due to handling of the steering wheel by the monkey (sic),” tweeted @honestcitizen8.