Archive · 24 Sep 2026
School Bus Drivers Urged to Prioritize Student Safety
School bus drivers in Vijayawada received safety training.
Officials said drivers must treat student safety as their main responsibility.
They were told to stay alert while driving.
Drivers must not speed or use mobile phones behind the wheel.
They were also warned against careless driving and unsafe overtaking.
Before each trip, they should check important parts of the bus.
These include the brakes, tyres, lights, mirrors and emergency equipment.
Drivers should fully stop the bus when children get on or get off.
NTR district collector Dr G Lakshmisha urged school bus drivers to work responsibly and remain alert.
The Transport Department conducted training on driving skills, road safety and student transportation.
Officials warned drivers against speeding, negligent driving, mobile phone use and sudden overtaking.
Drivers were told to inspect brakes, tyres, steering, lights, mirrors and emergency equipment before trips.
Drivers must stop completely when students board or leave buses and take extra care during those moments.
- Who
- NTR district collector Dr G Lakshmisha, Deputy Transport Commissioner M Purendra and other officials addressed school bus drivers.
- What
- The Transport Department held a training programme on safe driving and student transportation.
- When
- The programme was held on Wednesday.
- Where
- The training took place at the Lorry Owners Association Hall at Benz Circle in Vijayawada.
- Why
- Officials aimed to improve driver responsibility, road safety and the safe boarding and exiting of students.
- Event
- Training programme for school bus drivers
- Organizer
- Transport Department
- Main focus
- Driving skills, road safety and safe student transportation
- Location
- Lorry Owners Association Hall, Benz Circle, Vijayawada
- Safety warnings
- Avoid overspeeding, negligent driving, mobile phone use, sudden overtaking and traffic violations
- Pre-trip checks
- Brakes, tyres, steering, lights, mirrors and emergency equipment
- Key instruction
- Bring the bus to a complete halt when students board or alight