School Transport Rules

1. No student will be permitted to use any school-arranged / authorized transport facility without duly filling the prescribed transport application form and completing all required formalities.

2. Transport facilities, where applicable, shall operate only on regular working days, during notified school hours and approved routes. No transport facility shall be provided for extra classes, holidays, or non-working days.

3. The transport facility is not provided on a seat-in-coach basis; however, student safety and seating norms shall be maintained as per applicable Motor Vehicle Act and local transport authority guidelines.

4. Students availing transport must reach the designated pickup/drop point at least five minutes before the scheduled time.

It is the sole responsibility of parents/guardians to ensure the safe movement of their ward to and from the pickup/drop point.

5. Transport vehicles will not wait for late-comers under any circumstances.

6. Students must occupy their seats immediately after boarding and remain seated until the vehicle comes to a complete stop.

7. Entry and exit from the transport vehicle shall be permitted only from the designated door under supervision.

8. While the vehicle is in motion:

○ Students must not move around.

○ No part of the body should be outside the vehicle.

○ Standing on footboards or unsafe positions is strictly prohibited.

9. Students must not throw objects inside or outside the vehicle or engage in any activity that distracts the driver.

Students found guilty may be debarred from using the transport facility.

10. Any damage to the transport vehicle due to negligence or vandalism shall be borne by the concerned student/parent.

11. Shouting, shrieking, fighting, or unruly behaviour is strictly prohibited.

Students are expected to maintain discipline and courteous behaviour at all times.

12. After school hours, students using transport must proceed directly to their designated vehicle and are not permitted to loiter or visit nearby shops/kiosks. Violation may lead to withdrawal of transport permission.

13. Unauthorized use or misuse of any transport arrangement connected with the school shall attract strict disciplinary action, including monetary penalty, if applicable.

14. Transport charges, if applicable, shall be calculated on an annual basis and are payable as per the schedule notified by the school.

15. Parents must address any transport-related concerns only through the school office or transport coordinator. Direct confrontation with drivers or helpers is not permitted.

16. The transport arrangement, once opted for, shall normally remain valid for the entire academic year. Requests for change or discontinuation, if permitted, must be submitted in writing within the prescribed timeline.

** All parents availing the transport facility must submit the prescribed Transport Application Form.