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Uttar Pradesh Mandates Monthly Safety Reviews After School Vehicle Crackdown

Authorities have held school management and district transport officials legally liable to sustain child transport safety through new oversight measures.

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In the event of an accident or criminal incident, any proven negligence will lead to strict punitive action against the school management, and recommendations may be made to withdraw the institution’s recognition, officials said. (HT Archives)

Overview

  • A mid-July drive inspected 46,748 of 67,613 registered school buses and vans, uncovering 4,089 vehicles that failed to meet safety standards.
  • Enforcement actions included issuing 4,438 challans, seizing 913 vehicles and collecting ₹88.52 lakh in penalties.
  • Inspectors found 1,768 vehicles operating on expired fitness certificates and widespread missing safety equipment such as GPS, CCTV, fire extinguishers and first-aid kits.
  • Transport Commissioner Brajesh Narayan Singh directed RTOs, ARTOs and district magistrates to conduct monthly school transport reviews and activate district safety committees.
  • School principals and managers now face legal accountability for every vehicle they operate, with zero tolerance for negligence and potential derecognition for repeated violations.