Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Student Protests Denial of School Bus Over Fees
A young girl in Madhya Pradesh sat in front of her school bus for nearly three hours because the bus driver wouldn't let her on.
The driver said this was because her family hadn't paid the bus fees.
The girl's parents said this wasn't fair, especially since she was admitted to the school under a special law that helps poor children go to school for free.
The school said the fees for the bus aren't covered by that law, and the family owes a lot of money.
The police had to talk to the girl to get her to move so the bus could leave.
Everyone agrees that children shouldn't be treated this way, but they disagree about who is responsible for paying the bus fees.
A Class 5 student staged a sit-in protest after being denied boarding on the school bus due to non-payment of transportation fees.
The protest lasted nearly three hours before police intervened and persuaded the girl to move.
The student was admitted under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, which provides free education but not transportation.
The school claims the family owes around Rs 40,000-42,000 in unpaid bus fees and Rs 1.5 lakh for the elder daughter's education and bus fees.
The parents argue that the school should have handled the situation more sensitively, considering their financial situation.
- Who
- A Class 5 student named Surabhi and her family, along with the school administration and local police.
- What
- The student staged a sit-in protest after being denied boarding on the school bus due to non-payment of transportation fees.
- When
- The incident occurred on Saturday, and details came to light on Monday.
- Where
- The protest took place in Chunahajuri village under the Chicholi block in Betul district, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The student was denied boarding due to accumulated unpaid bus fees, leading to a protest to highlight the unfair treatment.
Parents and Student
School Administration
Denial of Bus Service
Parents and Student
The student was unfairly denied boarding due to non-payment of fees, causing distress.
School Administration
The bus service was denied due to accumulated unpaid fees, which is a violation of the school's policies.
Financial Support
Parents and Student
The family expects support and understanding from the school regarding their financial situation.
School Administration
The school claims that transportation fees are not covered under the RTE Act and the family has accumulated significant debt.
Incident Handling
Parents and Student
The school should have handled the situation more sensitively, considering the child's well-being.
School Administration
The school followed its policies and the incident was resolved with police intervention.
- Location
- Betul, Madhya Pradesh
- Student's Grade
- Class 5
- School Name
- Gurusaab Public School
- Incident Date
- Saturday
- Protest Duration
- Nearly three hours
- Accumulated Bus Fees
- Rs 40,000-42,000
- Accumulated School and Bus Fees for Elder Daughter
- Approximately Rs 1.5 lakh
- Admission Under
- Right to Education (RTE) Act
