Archive · 13 Jun 2025
RTA Cracks Down on Unfit School Buses Amid Reopening
Road Transport officials are checking school buses to make sure they're safe.
They're looking for things like the right paperwork and if the buses are in good shape.
If a bus isn't up to standard, they're being taken off the road.
Officials are also talking to schools and bus drivers to make sure kids have safe rides to school, like having their own seats and well-maintained buses.
If the rules aren't followed, there will be fines.
RTA officials conducted special drives to inspect school buses.
Officials seized over 60 buses in Ranga Reddy district for violations.
Inspections focused on valid documentation, fitness certificates, and tax payments.
Officials held discussions with school management and bus drivers about safety.
Continued inspections and penalties will be enforced for non-compliance.
- Who
- RTA officials, school bus operators, and school management.
- What
- Inspections and enforcement of safety regulations for school buses.
- When
- Thursday, at school reopening.
- Where
- Hyderabad, various locations.
- Why
- To ensure student safety and vehicle compliance.
- Event
- School bus inspections
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Lead Agency
- Telangana State Road Transport (RTA)
- Violations
- Lack of documents, fitness certificates, and tax payments
- Actions Taken
- Seizures, challans, and discussions with schools
- Total buses
- 1,250
