Crackdown on Unsafe School Vans; Vehicles Seized, Challans Issued

Udaipur, Nov 14, 2025 - In a drive against rash and negligent transportation of schoolchildren, two drivers were taken into custody on Thursday, November 13, at the Fatehpura circle. In one case, a driver was taking an auto rickshaw full of schoolchildren but he did not have a licence. In the second case, another person was held for transporting schoolchildren under the influence of alcohol.

Udaipur Police has launched a major campaign in the city to monitor schoolchildren transport vehicles. Since early Thursday, intensive checking of school transport vehicles began across the city. Under the campaign, police monitored outside several major schools, inspected parked vehicles and also recorded the entire process on video. Around 119 school transport vehicles were inspected, challans for nine vehicles were issued and two vehicles were seized.

The authorities have said no negligence will be tolerated when it comes to children’s safety and that strict action will be taken against those who fail to meet safety standards — including challans (penalties) and even suspension of licences.

Police officials also clarified that this is not a one-day action. In the coming days as well, regular checking of school transport vehicles will continue across the city.

In compliance with the directions of the Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority, Jaipur, all school transport vehicles operating in the district will now undergo strict inspection. Under the instructions of District & Sessions Judge and Chairman of the District Legal Services Authority, Gyan Prakash Gupta, ADJ and Secretary Kuldeep Sharma will personally inspect these vehicles. The objective is to ensure complete safety for children commuting to school.

ADJ Sharma said that after reports about the unsafe condition of school transport vehicles surfaced, the Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority took suo motu cognizance of the matter. Under this, inspections will be carried out continuously throughout the year.

Points to be Checked During Inspection

• The vehicle must be painted yellow.
• “On School Duty” must be clearly written on the front and rear.
• The back of the vehicle must display the school’s name, address, phone number and the names of the driver and attendant.
• GPS, first-aid box, fire extinguisher, secured doors, grills and an emergency exit are mandatory.
• There must be easy boarding and de-boarding arrangements for children.
• The driver must have a valid heavy vehicle licence; drivers with records of serious accidents must not be assigned to these vehicles.
• Seating more children than the prescribed capacity is strictly prohibited.

Source: Media Reports

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