Archives: School Bus Rules and Regulations

• It is vital to inscribe the word “ School Bus” on the front and back of the bus
• For those buses which are hired, “On School Duty” must be displayed in front of the bus visible to everyone
• No school bus should carry children more than it is permitted
• Every school bus should have a strong locking system and handrail should be placed near the doorsteps for safe entry and exit of students
• Do not allow students to stand near danger zones of school bus
• There should be enough space provided under the seat or roof of the bus to keep bags of students safely
• Every school bus should have a first aid box and an ISI marked fire extinguisher
• All school bus windows should have horizontal grills in it
• School bus drivers should have a minimum experience of 10 years and should not have any record of traffic offence
• A trained or qualified school bus attendant is necessary in a school bus
• In a school bus, a parent or a guardian can accompany students to ensure safety
• School name and its telephone number must be displayed on the front and rear side of the school bus

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• The word “School Bus” should be displayed on the front and back of the bus
• For a hired bus, “On School Duty” must be displayed clearly in front of the bus
• Every school bus should carry a First-Aid box with essential medicines and equipments
• School bus windows must have horizontal grills fixed in it so that students become more safe
• All school bus should have an Emergency door and a fire extinguisher, which is visible to everyone
• School name and telephone number should be displayed on the school bus clearly
• All school bus doors should have a steady locking system and unlocking system
• Sufficient space should be provided to all students for keeping their bags safely
• A trained school bus attendant is necessary for every school bus
• For better safety, a parent or a teacher can accompany school children

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• Every bus transporting school children should be labelled as “School Bus” or “College Bus” both on the front and the back of the bus.
• Suppose a bus is a hired one, then a board indicating On School Duty” should be placed in front of the bus
• No school bus should carry children more than it is permitted
• A first aid box is necessary in every school bus and it should contain relevant medicines and equipments
• All school buses should have horizontal grills in it for better safety of school bus children
• Every school bus must have an ISI marked fire extinguisher, which is visible to all school bus passengers
• The name of the school or educational institution and an unexpired telephone number of the school must be written on the bus
• There should be a strong lock system in every school bus
• School bus drivers should have at least 10 years of experience in driving heavy vehicle and must be free from all traffic related cases
• A female school bus attendant should be appointed to take care of school bus children
• Space should be provided to students for keeping bags safely
• For ensuring safety, school teachers can accompany students in the school bus

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• It is essential to have an inscription “School Bus” on the front and back of the bus
• If the bus is a hired one, “On School Duty” should be clearly displayed in front of the bus
• A school bus should have a First-Aid box along with necessary medicines and equipments
• All school bus windows must have horizontal grills fitted to it
• There must be a fire extinguisher, which can be easily seen by all school bus passengers
• Every school bus should have the name of the school and its telephone number displayed both on the front and rear side of the bus
• School bus doors must have a firm locking system and unlocking system
• Sufficient space should be provided to all students for keeping their bags safely and conveniently
• A trained and qualified school bus attendant, preferably a female one should accompany school bus students
• For additional safety, either a parent or a teacher can travel along with students in the school bus

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• All the school buses must be painted with yellow colour
• It is essential to write the word “School Bus” on the front and back of a school bus and if it is a hired bus “ On School Duty” must be shown in a visible manner in front of it
• The name of the school and its contact details should be displayed both on the front and rear side of a school bus
• School bus windows should have horizontal grills fitted to it and doors should have a reliable locking system
• Every school bus must be installed with speed controlling devices and GPS device
• A fire extinguisher and a first aid kit must be kept inside the school bus
• It is necessary to have a school bus attendant to take care of school children
• Each school should have a transport manager or coordinator for solving issues related to school transportation
• The school authorities should conduct a regular health check up for school bus drivers
• For keeping students’ bags safely and conveniently, space should be provided to them under seats

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• All school buses should have the relevant documents such as pollution under control certificate, certificate of fitness, license etc.
• School bus should be painted with yellow colour
• A hoarding should be placed in front of the bus indicating “ School Bus” or “On School Duty”
• Every school bus should display the school name and its contact details both on the front of a bus and on its rear side
• There should be carriers fitted on the roof of a bus for keeping bags safely
• In every school bus, there should have a detailed list of students, their address, contact number and their blood group which is useful for handling emergencies
• It is necessary to have a first aid box and a fire extinguisher inside the school bus
• The windows of every school bus should have horizontal grills in it for better student safety
• School bus doors should have a strong locking system
• A female school bus attendant is essential for every school bus and any guardian or parent can be allowed to accompany school children for ensuring their safety

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• Every school should have a transport committee to monitor school bus transportation
• School principal should be responsible for safe transportation of students
• The school management should provide adequate training for using fire extinguishers and First Aid kit twice a year
• A female school bus attendant is necessary in every school bus
• Every school bus should have a First Aid Box with essential medicines and it should be checked once in a month by school authorities
• In every school bus, there should be a record showing details of students such as name, blood group, residential address and telephone number
• There should be a fire extinguisher kept near emergency door of the school bus
• A school bus should have relevant documents such as RTO papers, license, pollution under control certificate, insurance papers, etc.
• No school bus should be allowed to carry children more than its seating capacity
• Music should not be played inside a school bus
• No toxic substances should be consumed by any school bus officials
• When the bus is in motion, doors must always be kept closed for ensuring safety of passengers
• School bus should be cleaned regularly and air freshner must be available on each bus

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• The word “School Bus” have to be inscribed on the front and back of the bus
• If the bus is a hired one, there should be a hoarding showing “On School Duty” in front of the school bus,
• Every school bus should have a First Aid box and a fire extinguisher inside it to use at the time of emergency
• There should be horizontal grills fitted on every school bus windows for better student safety
• All school bus should have its name and telephone number displayed on the front and rear side of the bus
• A proper locking system should be there in every school bus windows
• Every school bus should have space under the seats to keep student’s bag
• A bus attendant, preferably a female one should be present inside the bus
• School bus students can be accompanied by either a guardian or a parent of students for ensuring better safety
• A school bus should undergo regular inspections by school authorities and have maintenance at the right time

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• School bus should display the name of the school or educational institution and contact number that is not expired
• “School Bus” must be inscribed on the back and front of the bus and if it is a hired one, “On School Duty” should be shown in front of the bus
• There should be a First Aid box with adequate medicines and a functioning fire extinguisher with ISI marking inside the school bus
• All school bus windows should have horizontal grills in it
• Every school bus should undergo regular maintenance and it should be replaced at the right time after expiration date
• No school buses are allowed to carry children more than it is permitted
• It is necessary to provide space underneath the school bus seats for keeping students’ bags safely
• A school bus attendant is necessary in every school bus
• School bus doors should have a firm locking system with alarms indicating that a door is open
• Any guardian or parent can accompany school bus students throughout the trip for improved safety

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• The word “ School Bus” must be written on the front and back of the bus. And if it is a hired one, “On School Duty” should be displayed in front of the bus that is visible to every one
• Every school bus should have closed doors with alarms and reliable lock system. If the door is open , then the alarm makes a shrilling noise to give warning to drivers
• A school bus should be installed with CCTV cameras for ensuring safety of students
• There should be 3 adults in a school bus including a trained driver, a lady attendant and a conductor
• No private vehicle should be used to transport children to and from school
• Each school must have a Transport Committee, which consist of the School Principal, Transport manager and two parents or guardians
• A school bus should have a First Aid Box and a fire extinguisher
• Every school bus should have horizontal grills attached to its windows
• School bus name and contact details should be displayed on the bus
• There should be sufficient space provided to students for keeping bags safely
• For additional safety, teachers or guardian can accompany students in the bus
• Suggestions and grievances should be given to respective school’s transport manager

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