• It is essential to have an inscription “School Bus” on the front and back of the bus
• If the bus is a hired one, “On School Duty” should be clearly displayed in front of the bus
• A school bus should have a First-Aid box along with necessary medicines and equipments
• All school bus windows must have horizontal grills fitted to it
• There must be a fire extinguisher, which can be easily seen by all school bus passengers
• Every school bus should have the name of the school and its telephone number displayed both on the front and rear side of the bus
• School bus doors must have a firm locking system and unlocking system
• Sufficient space should be provided to all students for keeping their bags safely and conveniently
• A trained and qualified school bus attendant, preferably a female one should accompany school bus students
• For additional safety, either a parent or a teacher can travel along with students in the school bus

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