Open House: What steps should be taken to guarantee the security of kids on school buses?
We must dissuade careless driving.
It is no secret that a number of pupils have died as a result of the district’s declining standards for child safety while riding school buses. School bus drivers aggravate the problem by often driving dangerously in order to pick up children from different areas and get at their destination within a set time window, even though increasing vehicle traffic is typically to blame for such incidents.
Considering these circumstances, it is encouraging to learn that the district administration has assigned responsibility for the safety of the students traveling on buses to all 1,292 private and government-aided school heads in the district by adhering to the Safe School Vahan Scheme’s safety criteria. It is crucial to realize that parents are ultimately in charge of ensuring the safety of their children, particularly when it comes to the child’s travel to and from school. If school buses are selected as a substitute, it is essential to educate the kids on the safety regulations and requirements that apply to them. We can contribute to the creation of a safe and secure environment for our children on their route to and from school by teaching them these principles at a young age.
Christopher Novin
The first concern is the safety of students.
Our first goal is ensuring the safety of youngsters riding school buses, and we won’t allow any compromises in this area. People that break the rules and don’t follow the established standards will face harsh consequences. Acting Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney
Police have to have a driver’s list.
Millions of kids use school buses every day because they consider them to be the most affordable and secure form of transportation available. However, kids in vans or school buses account for around 1% of all road fatalities. To reduce mishaps and deaths, it’s critical that parents, instructors, children, and drivers be aware of school bus safety regulations. School buses are required by law to proceed at a safe pace while taking into account the number of traffic, junctions, curves in the road, bus stops, train stations, and any other situation that calls for extra caution. Schools now have to have CCTV and GPS installed. Children are not allowed to cross the road behind a bus and must be at the bus stand five minutes before the vehicle arrives. The bus’s driver has to focus on driving, therefore everyone in the group must remain seated and speak softly. On the bus, they must refrain from arguing, yelling, and using derogatory words. A few of the directions that the Punjab and Haryana High Court has set for school buses to ensure children’s safety and security are listed below: All school buses must have the words “School Bus” clearly printed on the front and rear. If the bus is being rented, “On School Duty” has to be clearly marked. There shouldn’t be more kids on the bus than there is enough for seats. Both a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit are required on buses. The bus’s doors and windows must be secured with sturdy locks and horizontal grills. The phone number and name of the school must be written on the bus. Every school bus must have a qualified person present in addition to the driver, who must have at least five years of experience operating heavy vehicles and have no prior record of traffic-related offenses. There should be storage space for school bags below the chairs. The van or school bus has to be properly licensed. The automobile has to have an insurance certificate and an annual fitness certificate in addition to being roadworthy. Both the driver and the conductor need to be dressed appropriately, and the driver has to have a current driver’s license. The vehicle has to have a current certificate for pollution control. School officials should periodically examine school buses. The relevant SHOs must get a comprehensive list of school buses and drivers.
