Maharashtra to cap school bus fares, make payments monthly
Indian Express·2h ago·Hope
What Happened
Maharashtra's transport department proposes fixing school bus fares through Regional Transport Authorities at a base rate per kilometre per student. The draft guidelines ban lump-sum advance fees, requiring monthly payments instead. School Transport Committees will verify fare compliance and handle grievances. Safety measures include CCTV cameras, GPS tracking, panic buttons, and trained attendants. The proposals follow the 2024 Badlapur incident. Operators have three months to comply after notification.
Key Entities
MaharashtraRegional Transport AuthoritiesSchool Transport CommitteesBadlapur incidentSchool Bus Owners AssociationAnil Garg