MVD steps up safety checks of student carriers in Ernakulam

The Motor Vehicles Department in Ernakulam has launched a safety drive, booking dozens of school vehicles for lacking fitness certificates and safety equipment. The initiative aims to ensure student safety through stricter enforcement of transport regulations.
Why it matters
Rigorous enforcement of school transport safety is critical for preventing accidents and ensuring compliance with national safety standards.
The Motor Vehicles department (MVD) has intensified safety inspections of school buses and other vehicles transporting students in Ernakulam. Around 70 vehicles were booked for various violations during the first week after schools reopened on June 2.
The article reports on government enforcement actions and safety statistics without editorializing.
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