After the Haryana bus accident, Punjab state has come into child rights action. After which Punjab Child Rights Commission has issued instructions to DC and SSP to check all the school vehicles of Punjab. According to the instructions issued, now all school vehicles in Punjab will be checked. If the rules are not followed, the vehicles will be confiscated. Punjab Child Rights Commission has issued instructions to conduct checking within 20 days.
Important rules for school buses
There are strict rules regarding school buses under the School Vehicle Scheme. The color of school bus should be yellow. Along with this, documents like bus permit, registration, insurance, pollution certificate etc. should be completed. Driver should be experienced. Along with this, school operator, police control number and child helpline number etc. should be written on the front and back of the bus.