Fitness inspection of school, college buses to begin on June 1 in Puducherry
The Hindu
Puducherry Transport Dept. to hold special fitness camps for school buses on June 1-2 at Mettupalayam Truck Terminal.
The Puducherry Transport Department will organise special camps for fitness inspections of buses belonging to educational institutions, on June 1 and 2 at the Mettupalayam Truck Terminal.
Deputy Transport Commissioner, A. Kumaran said that around 900 vehicles belonging to schools and colleges would be inspected and certified at the camp. The department has constituted four teams under Motor Vehicle Inspector/Assistant Motor Vehicles Inspector to check the roadworthiness of the vehicles.
The fitness of vehicles will be checked and accordingly, stickers reflecting the roadworthiness of the vehicle will be affixed on the buses. Special camps will also be held in Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam regions, a press release said.
“All educational institutions and owners of vehicles are requested to produce their vehicles for inspection. The inspection is being organised as per the guidelines issued by the Supreme Court to ensure safety of students,” Mr Kumaran said.

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