This refers to the editorial, “Killer school buses thrive” (January 21). The school bus mishap in Uttar Pradesh that claimed the lives of 25 children and injured over 40, is very painful. The ill-fated bus in this case was being run in flagrant violation of rules and regulations. In this ghastly accident, the school concerned can't absolve itself of its responsibility. It is the duty of the school to ensure the safe travel of the students and follow the district administration's guidelines.
This tragic accident has once again highlighted the urgency of addressing issues related to safety of school transport. The incident must propel the Government to make sure that transporters rigidly follow safety guidelines. Safety of school transport is neither a priority for any Government nor does the media take these issues seriously. School buses, mini buses, autos etc, continuously violate norms with impunity. Those who break the law, deserves no mercy.