Hyderabad, June 16 -- The Telangana Transport Department has registered cases against 245 vehicles belonging to educational institutions for failing to comply with mandatory safety standards and seized 60 school buses that did not possess valid fitness certificates.

The action was taken as part of a statewide special enforcement drive conducted on Monday, June 15, following the reopening of schools. The inspections were aimed at ensuring the safety of students travelling in school transport vehicles.

Vehicles carrying students beyond their permitted capacity

During the drive, officials found several vehicles carrying students beyond their permitted capacity and initiated action against the concerned institutions and vehicle operators. ...