Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Mumbai Schools Mandated New School Bus Safety Rules
The government is making school buses safer.
They are telling schools to check the drivers to make sure they are safe drivers.
They will be doing checks for drugs and alcohol every week.
If a child goes missing or misses their bus, the school has to tell everyone right away.
The buses will also have GPS so the school knows where they are, and the people who work on the buses have to learn about safety.
If something goes wrong on the bus, the principal of the school is the one who will be responsible.
New government resolution mandates background checks for school bus drivers, including driving history.
Weekly drug and alcohol screening is required for school bus drivers, cleaners, and female attendants.
Schools must establish an alert system for missing children or those failing to board their bus.
Additional safety measures include GPS installation and safety training for transport staff.
The school principal is responsible for the safety of children during transportation, according to the GR.
- Who
- School bus drivers, schools, parents, and government
- What
- New safety regulations for school transport, including driver verification and alcohol checks.
- When
- As per the latest government resolution issued last week
- Where
- Mumbai schools
- Why
- To ensure the safety of students during school transport.
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School Principals Association
Driver Verification
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School Principals Association
State government should appoint a district committee to check drivers' details, particularly for drivers from other states.
- Driver Requirements
- Background checks, driving history verification
- Screening
- Weekly drug and alcohol screening
- Emergency Protocols
- Alert system for missing children
- Additional Measures
- GPS installation, safety training programs
- Accountability
- School principal