Guwahati: To ensure the safety of school children, the Education Department in Meghalaya has issued a directive to all schools, mandating the display of seating capacity on vehicles ferrying students.
This move is in line with the Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety’s guidelines.
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As per the order, all school buses and three-wheelers must prominently display their carrying capacity, both inside and outside, to facilitate monitoring and prevention of overloading.
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Schools have also been instructed to conduct regular checks to ensure compliance with the specified capacity limits.
This initiative aims to prevent accidents and ensure the well-being of students during transportation.