30 vehicle operators booked for ferrying school students without authorisation
The Transport Department in Mangaluru has initiated a crackdown on 30 vehicle operators for transporting school students without proper authorization. The department stated that the drive is intended to prioritize student safety and will continue in the coming days.
Why it matters
It underscores regulatory efforts to ensure the safety of school transportation services in urban areas.
The Transport Department has booked 30 vehicle operators for ferrying students to schools without authorisation in Mangaluru this week.
An official release quoting the Senior Regional Transport Officer said the department undertook a special drive against school vehicles. Cases were booked against 30 vehicles and show-cause notices were issued to their owners, asking them to explain why their registration should not be cancelled for unauthorised operation.
The department’s priority was to ensure the safety of students, and the drive against unauthorised vehicle operations would continue in the coming days, it added.
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