Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Govt. Finds Thousands of School Vehicles Violating Safety Rules
The government checked a bunch of school buses and vans to make sure they're safe.
They looked at about 70% of the vehicles and found that many weren't following the rules.
Because of this, schools are being told to make sure their vehicles have the right paperwork and equipment, like seatbelts and emergency exits.
Schools and the local governments are working together to keep kids safe on their way to and from school.
The government will be checking these vehicles regularly now to ensure safety.
Government inspected 46,748 school vehicles, which is 69% of the registered fleet.
Authorities found 4,089 vehicles violating safety norms.
1,768 vehicles were operating with expired fitness certificates.
School principals and managers are responsible for school vehicles.
Monthly reviews of school vehicle operations will be conducted.
- Who
- The state government and transport authorities.
- What
- Statewide crackdown on unsafe school vehicles.
- When
- Starting July 1, with ongoing monthly reviews.
- Where
- Statewide, with strict enforcement in some regions.
- Why
- To ensure the safety of school vehicles and students.
- Vehicles Inspected
- 46,748
- Fleet Percentage Inspected
- 69%
- Vehicles Violating Norms
- 4,089 (8.7%)
- Challans Issued
- 4,438
- Vehicles Seized
- 913
- Penalties Collected
- Rs 88.52 lakh
- Vehicles with Expired Fitness
- 1,768