The Thane District Level School Bus Safety Committee has issued a new directive making it mandatory for all school buses to be equipped with front-facing dash cameras.
The decision was finalised during a quarterly committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 24, at the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic).
The meeting, chaired by Pankaj Shirsat, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Thane City, focused on implementing multifaceted measures to ensure a "risk-free" journey for school children.
During the session, DCP Pankaj Shirsat emphasized that the safety of students is a top priority that requires collective effort.
List of Directives To Be Followed Mandatorily For Safety:
- Cameras must be installed on the front windshields of all school buses. This initiative aims to monitor driver behavior, prevent accidents, and provide clear evidence in case of traffic violations or disputes.
- To prevent cases of driving under the influence, school bus operators have been instructed to conduct daily preventative checks using breathalyzer machines.
- For buses running on CNG, the committee has mandated a compulsory safety inspection of gas tanks every three years.
- To avoid traffic bottlenecks near schools, buses are required to arrive and park at their designated school spots at least 30 minutes before school starts and ends.
- The committee emphasized that all drivers and attendants must undergo formal road safety training to minimize human error and ensure a professional standard of operation.
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