Minibus operators who make the school bus have until Aug. 20 to come into line with Article 34A of the Road Traffic Regulations from 1954. This section of the Act states that any vehicle engaged in transporting students in preschool and elementary school, have to have a companion, who must ensure the safety of these passengers.
The NTA requires these chaperones must be aged over 18, they must also submit a medical certificate attesting that they are not suffering from any communicable disease. They must also have a certificate of morality.
Vehicle owners will have to visit the premises of the NTA, the Licensing Section in Cassis, from Thursday, June 7, to obtain the necessary forms. They, also, until Friday, July 13 to file these forms and documents requested from the Escort. They must also pay a fee of Rs 300.
The side of the NTA, it was explained that officers will be present on the ground to ensure compliance with these regulations. " Zero tolerance, offenders risk a breach not exceeding Rs 10,000, " says an officer of this department.
For its part, the association of owners of minibuses that make busing explained that this measure will increase the note claimed parents. "An increase of between 20 and 25%, is expected", suggests Nazir Janggee The president of the association. Note that this new campaign comes after the NTA various recent accidents.
Two weeks ago, Davon Melissa, 4, was disfigured after being dragged on the asphalt for several meters by the van that took him back home. The shoulder strap of his satchel was trapped between the sliding door of the vehicle and the driver had started without knowing it.
It also remembers the incident in March in Terre Rouge. Irfaan Beedassy, ??6 year old was hit by the van that took him back to school. Of area residents were witnesses to the tragedy very angry because the driver tried to flee after the accident.
