Staggering School Timings Can Reduce Traffic Woes: Cyberabad Police
The bus drivers must undergo alcohol tests regularly to ensure complete safety of school children: Police
Hyderabad: Cyberabad Joint Commissioner of Police, Traffic, Dr. Gajarao Bhupal, here on Friday conducted a coordination meeting with various school principals and management representatives, to discuss traffic-related issues arising from school transportation.
The key issues that were discussed during the meeting include heavy traffic near schools and ‘U’ turns during peak hours that remains a major concern and needs immediate attention. Officials urged the school management to encourage more students to use school buses instead of private cars to reduce vehicle rush.
They said that proper planning of bus routes was required so that buses don’t overlap on the same roads and cause congestion. Limiting private vehicle use by parents will help in maintaining smooth traffic flow around schools.
Staggering school timings can reduce pressure on roads by avoiding all schools releasing students at the same time. Car pooling and awareness programs for parents will help in controlling the number of vehicles on the roads.
The bus drivers and conductors must undergo alcohol tests regularly to ensure complete safety of school children. The traffic police will provide assistance with signals and regulate movement of school buses during peak hours.
The schools should issue clear transport guidelines and circulate awareness material among parents. Both schools and parents must cooperate with traffic police to ensure safe and smooth traffic management for everyone.