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Time of India
17-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
58 school buses in Coimbatore found with defects, denied fitness certificate
Coimbatore: Ahead of the reopening of educational institutions after the summer vacation, at least 58 buses used for transporting students were found unfit during an inspection at the Police Recruits School (PRS) ground here on Saturday. A special committee, comprising the district collector, regional transport officers, police and education department officials, inspected 945 school vehicles on the day to check if the mandatory safety features were in place. After the inspection, 58 buses were not issued fitness certificates, as they did not have a speed governor, first aid kit, valid fire extinguishers, and inside cameras and reverse camera sensors. Collector Pavankumar G Giriyappanavar said the school buses were inspected for safety features as per the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles (Regulation and Control of School Buses) Special Rules 2012. At least 945 of the 1,471 school buses from 274 schools in the jurisdiction of Coimbatore Central, South, North, West and Sulur regional transport offices were inspected on the day. "Defects were detected on 58 buses. We have given them a week to rectify the issues and resubmit the buses for inspection to obtain the fitness certificate. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch Bitcoin và Ethereum - Không cần ví! IC Markets BẮT ĐẦU NGAY Undo The vehicles that are not inspected today will have to ensure they receive their fitness certificates before the reopening of schools," the collector said. An eye camp was conducted for the drivers who came for the inspection. Fire and rescue services department personnel demonstrated how to operate fire extinguishers in front of the drivers. Regional transport officers A S Viswanathan, Pradeepa and Poonkothai conducted the inspection, while the collector and deputy police commissioner (traffic) S Asokkumar supervised the process.
The Hindu
17-05-2025
- The Hindu
School buses inspected in Coimbatore ahead of new academic year
Ahead of the new academic year, over 1,700 school buses were inspected for safety compliance in Coimbatore, with District Collector Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar overseeing the checks at the Police Recruits School (PRS) grounds on Saturday. A total of 1,741 school buses, operated by 274 private schools across the district, were inspected under the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles (Regulation and Control of School Buses) Rules. Of these, 945 vehicles passed, while 58 were turned away due to lack of proper certification or other deficiencies. The inspection focused on safety aspects such as fire extinguishers, first aid kits, emergency exits, front and rear cameras, and the overall condition of the vehicles. Officials also verified availability of the required documentation, including fitness certificates. As part of the safety initiative, drivers were also screened for vision problems. Those requiring further medical attention were referred to the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital. The Collector said school buses must operate within prescribed speed limits, particularly in urban areas, safety protocols must be adhered to at all times, not just during inspections, and strict action would be taken against school managements that failed to comply with the safety regulations. The public, he said, could report to the police about overloading in auto-rickshaws, especially those carrying more children than permitted. The Fire and Rescue Services Department conducted a demonstration on emergency evacuation procedures and the use of fire extinguishers in school vehicles as part of the programme.
