What are new regulations for Maharashtra school buses to be implemented from next academic year?
A committee headed by retired transport officer Jitendra Patil has been appointed to draft these guidelines and has been directed to submit its report within a month.
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"In accordance with this comprehensive report, norms for school buses will be determined from the new academic year," the release stated. (File Photo)The Maharashtra transport department is set to introduce a new set of regulations for private school buses starting from the next academic year that will include them to have a panic button, fire suppression sprinklers, GPS tracking systems and CCTV cameras installed. Additionally, schools or private bus operators charging transportation fees from parents must have a centralized CCTV surveillance system for monitoring their fleet.
A committee headed by retired transport officer Jitendra Patil has been appointed to draft these guidelines and has been directed to submit its report within a month.
The decision comes after multiple complaints from parents regarding the functioning of school buses operated by various institutions across the state. The transport department recently held an important meeting to address these concerns and ensure the safety of students commuting by school buses.
Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik stated that the new measures are being introduced in response to concerns raised by parents.
“A new set of regulations will be established for private school buses transporting students, effective from the upcoming academic year. Institutions or school bus operators who charge transportation fees from parents must have centralised CCTV surveillance of the buses,” he said.
The transport department will review the committee’s recommendations before finalising the regulations. Once implemented, schools and bus operators will be required to comply with these safety measures to continue operating. The move aims to bring accountability to school bus operations and improve safety standards for students.
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