Abu Dhabi’s Built-in Transport Centre (ITC) says it’s bettering security and safety on college buses earlier than the brand new educational yr begins subsequent week.
Bus drivers should perform each day upkeep checks on the automobiles, obey pace limits and guarantee they maintain to the designated routes as a part of the 2 new initiatives.
Drivers who fail to heed the cease indicators on college buses will incur a positive of Dh1,000 and obtain ten penalty factors on their licences.
They have to cease at a distance of a minimum of 5 metres from the bus when the cease signal is activated.
Pupils is not going to be allowed to disembark a college bus at wherever however the formally designated areas, as a part of the brand new campaigns that are referred to as For Your Security and Your Kids Are In Secure Fingers.
Bus supervisors can even be accountable for guaranteeing kids put on their seat belts always and see that the bus is empty on the finish of their rounds.
A six-year-old boy died in Dubai three years in the past when he was left on board a college bus through the summer time warmth.
Pupils below the age of 11 should even be assisted throughout the highway by college bus supervisors in Abu Dhabi, who’re additionally accountable for guaranteeing a primary assist package is on board and adequately stocked.
“It’s the duty of bus supervisors to ensure that the guardian of every pupil is current on the bus arrival level if their kids are below the age of 11,” state information company Wam stated.
“Additionally it is the bus supervisor’s duty to tell and advise kids on the significance of adhering to security measures through the bus journey.”
The ITC additionally stated colleges and operators should guarantee buses are correctly cleaned to make sure the well being and security of pupils.
The centre additionally suggested dad and mom and the general public to report any violations to the Abu Dhabi authorities on 800 555.
Up to date: August 27, 2022, 9:42 AM