School Bus Safety Rules of Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  • Every school bus should be painted in yellow colour
  • “School Bus” should be written on the front and back of the bus. And if it’s a hired one, “On School Duty” should be displayed on the school bus
  • A school bus should have a first aid box and a fire extinguisher for handling emergency situations
  • School bus windows should have horizontal grills
  • There should be a speed governor in every school bus
  • The name and telephone number of the school should be shown on the school bus
  • A school bus door should have a reliable lock attached to it
  • Sufficient space should be provided for students to keep their belongings
  • A qualified attendant should be appointed in every school bus
  • Any parent, guardian or a teacher should accompany school bus children for ensuring better safety
  • A school bus driver should have at least 5 years of driving experience and
  • No driver who is punished for offences such as over speeding, drunken driving, etc. should be employed