Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Maharashtra's New School Van Policy Promises Safer Rides
The government in Maharashtra is making new rules for school vans to make sure kids get to school safely and without costing parents too much money.
These new vans will have GPS, cameras, and other safety features.
They'll also have a speed limit.
Parents will pay a set monthly fee, and the vans can't charge extra during school holidays.
This helps parents who might be struggling with expensive school buses or using unsafe rickshaws.
The goal is to make sure kids are safe and parents aren't overcharged.
Maharashtra is finalizing a School Van Policy for safer and more affordable student transport.
The policy includes capped monthly fees, GPS tracking, CCTV, and mandatory safety checks.
School vans will be four-wheelers with up to 12+1 seating capacity and compliant with BS-VI emission norms.
School vans will have safety features like GPS, CCTV, fire alarms, panic buttons, and speed governors.
The policy aims to provide a safer alternative to school buses and rickshaws.
- Who
- The Maharashtra government.
- What
- The Maharashtra government is implementing a new School Van Policy.
- When
- The policy is being finalized as of August 21, 2025.
- Where
- Maharashtra.
- Why
- To provide safer and more affordable transport for school children.
Parents
Government
Safety and Cost
Parents
Concerned about safety and affordability of current school transport.
Government
N/A
- Policy Goal
- Safe, reliable, and affordable school transport
- Van Capacity
- Up to 12+1 seating
- Emission Standard
- BS-VI compliant
- Fee Structure
- Capped monthly fees (10 months/year)
- Safety Features
- GPS, CCTV, fire alarms, panic buttons, speed governors
- Speed Limit
- 40 kmph