RTA conducts special drive to ensure road safety in Hyderabad

These drives started in the early hours at Vanasthalipuram with a special focus on checking vehicle fitness, driver licences, and adherence to traffic rules, including overloading and minors driving

Hyderabad: The Regional Transport Authority (RTA) authorities have conducted special drives to ensure the safety and compliance of school buses and other vehicles transporting students in the city on Wednesday.

These drives started in the early hours at Vanasthalipuram with a special focus on checking vehicle fitness, driver licences, and adherence to traffic rules, including overloading and minors driving.

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Atleast 15 school buses, vans and auto-rickshaws were seized and cases booked. The authorities have formed special teams to conduct these inspections daily during peak hours.

Transport Department officials said cases will be booked for violations against school and college buses for failing to meet safety standards.

RTA and Traffic Police authorities encouraged citizens to report any traffic violations involving school transport through various channels like the Traffic Police’s Facebook page, Twitter, and dedicated helplines.