Transport department officials inspect buses of educational institutions
The Transport department has initiated a two-day inspection of buses owned by educational institutions to ensure their roadworthiness before schools and colleges reopen. The inspection, led by District Collector A. Kulothungan and Transport Commissioner Aman Sharma, focuses on 14 specific parameters for vehicle safety. Vehicles failing to meet these standards will not be certified and will require a follow-up inspection.
- ▪The inspection aims to check the roadworthiness of buses before the reopening of educational institutions.
- ▪Officials are assessing 14 parameters including mandatory color coding and installed GPS.
- ▪Vehicles that do not meet the required standards will not receive certification.
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The Transport department on Saturday launched a two-day inspection of buses owned by all educational institutions to check roadworthiness of the vehicles before the reopening of schools and colleges after the summer break. Led by District Collector A. Kulothungan and Transport Commissioner Aman Sharma, officials of the department, including motor vehicle inspectors, conducted the inspection of vehicles at Mettupalayam. Mr. Sharma said the inspection was held to ascertain the fitness of the vehicles.
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