Surakshit School Vahan: Gurugram Authorities Issue 184 Challans in Bus Fitness Check

Key Highlights:

•    Gurugram admin verifies 2,700 school buses for safety.
•    184 buses fined for not meeting safety standards.
•    Traffic police impound 20 buses, issue 336 fines.
•    Deputy Commissioner leads inspection campaign.
•    Gurugram emphasizes student safety in school transport.

The Gurugram administration undertook a massive verification campaign on Saturday to ensure the fitness of school buses under the Surakshit School Vahan policy, issuing challans to 184 buses, according to officials. 

Over two days, more than 2,700 buses from over 500 private schools in the district were summoned for verification, as per the officials. They stated that up to 795 buses were checked on the first day of the district's two-day program.

Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav, DCP (Traffic) Virender Vij, and other officials went to the field to assess the verification campaign, which was carried out at five locations across the district.

"During the campaign, 795 buses were inspected in the district on Saturday, and 184 buses that did not meet the 24 points of the checklist were challaned by the RTA and the police department. This inspection of nearly 2,700 buses from 527 schools will continue on Sunday," DC Yadav said in a statement.

"If any school vehicles are left for verification during the inspection campaign, they will be checked on Wednesday, the Ram Navami school holiday. If any school refuses to cooperate in this investigation campaign, they will face severe consequences," Yadav stated.

The Gurugram traffic police took decisive action against school vehicles that violated traffic rules and fitness standards. Traffic cops issued challans to 336 school buses and vans, and 20 of them were seized, according to officials.

According to an official release, the program was established to ensure children's safety while riding in school vehicles.

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CMV360 Says

This effort by Gurugram authorities truly reflects their commitment towards safety of students. By thoroughly checking school buses and taking action against those not up to standard, they're showing they won't compromise on safety. 

It's reassuring to see officers like Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav and DCP (Traffic) Virender Vij leading the charge, ensuring children's well-being is a top priority. As they continue this important work, it's a reminder that our community values keeping our kids safe every step of the way.