India, March 17 -- As part of ongoing checks related to the safety of school transport, as many as 140 vehicles used for ferrying students in Gautam Budh Nagar were issued notices for operating without valid fitness certificates or permits, officials said on Monday.

Officials said the action was initiated following directions from the transport commissioner, with the Gautam Budh Nagar district administration asking schools to ensure that only vehicles with valid documents are used for ferrying students.

Regional transport department officials said that schools and vehicle owners have been directed not to operate vehicles whose fitness certificates or permits have expired.

"Schools and vehicle owners must get the vehicles inspected by t...