LUCKNOW, April 1 -- A 15-day special drive against unsafe school vehicles began on Wednesday, with enforcement teams seizing 13 vehicles for expired fitness and permit documents, and challans issued against 28 others in different areas of the state capital.

The campaign, which will continue till April 15, is being carried out by four enforcement teams in Lucknow. Checking was conducted in Kanpur Road, Dubagga, Kakori, Sitapur Road, Ashiana and Mahanagar areas, where school buses and vans were inspected for safety compliance.

Officials said the drive is part of a larger statewide initiative to ensure the safety of school children. Vehicles are being checked for valid fitness, permits and overall condition. Those found violating norms fac...