Telangana’s Transport Dept. warns of strict action against school, college buses violating safety norms

Key points

• Ahead of the reopening of schools in Telangana, the Transport Department on Wednesday announced a special enforcement drive under which educational institution buses (EIBs) would be checked for valid documents.
• According to the department, it is mandatory for EIBs to have valid fitness certificates.
• They should also comply with all prescribed safety norms before being allowed to operate.
• The drive will focus on checking vehicles operating without fitness certificates, carrying students beyond the permitted seating capacity, and those not meeting safety standards.
• Buses will also be checked for pollution under control (PUC) certificates and insurance documents as well.