Kolkata: State Govt to Bring Strict New Safety Rules for School Transport

• State government to introduce new guidelines for school buses and pool cars to enhance student safety.
• New rules for car owners include mandatory valid papers, fitness certificates, location tracking devices, secure doors/windows, visible glass, adequate lighting, bag storage, seatbelts, first aid, and fire prevention.
• Regular fitness tests for buses/coaches will be mandatory, and each school must appoint a transport manager.
• Commercial vehicles are advised for school buses/pool cars, with arrangements to be renewed regularly.
• Decisions on student safety will be finalized in a meeting involving transport, police, education departments, and parents.

Why It Matters: Government rules will make school transport safer for students.