Telangana’s Transport Dept. warns of strict action against school, college buses violating safety norms
The Telangana Transport Department is implementing a special enforcement drive to ensure school and college buses comply with safety norms ahead of the reopening of schools. This initiative includes checks for valid fitness certificates, adherence to seating capacity, and the presence of safety equipment. The department has warned that vehicles operating without proper documentation will be seized and legal action will be taken against responsible parties.
- ▪The Transport Department will check educational institution buses for valid documents before schools reopen.
- ▪Buses must have fitness certificates and comply with safety norms to operate legally.
- ▪Vehicles found without proper certification or exceeding seating capacity will be seized.
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Ahead of the reopening of schools in Telangana, the Transport Department on Wednesday announced a special enforcement drive under which educational institution buses (EIBs) would be checked for valid documents.According to the department, it is mandatory for EIBs to have valid fitness certificates. They should also comply with all prescribed safety norms before being allowed to operate.The drive will focus on checking vehicles operating without fitness certificates, carrying students beyond the permitted seating capacity, and those not meeting safety standards.
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