School Bus Safety Rules of Andaman and Nicobar Islands

• Every school bus should be painted in yellow colour
• “School Bus” should be written on the front and back of the bus. And if it’s a hired one, “On School Duty” should be displayed on the school bus
• A school bus should have a first aid box and a fire extinguisher for handling emergency situations
• School bus windows should have horizontal grills
• There should be a speed governor in every school bus
• The name and telephone number of the school should be shown on the school bus
• A school bus door should have a reliable lock attached to it
• Sufficient space should be provided for students to keep their belongings
• A qualified attendant should be appointed in every school bus
• Any parent, guardian or a teacher should accompany school bus children for ensuring better safety
• A school bus driver should have at least 5 years of driving experience and
• No driver who is punished for offences such as over speeding, drunken driving, etc. should be employed

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