RTA inspects over 1000 operational school buses for coronavirus compliance

RTA inspects over 1000 operational school buses for coronavirus compliance

RTA inspected around 111 schools across the Emirates.

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) carried out 1011 inspections of operating school buses in 111 schools across the Emirate. The campaign is part of RTA's ongoing efforts to streamline practices, verify the compliance of operators with the stipulations in place, and ensure the implementation of precautionary measures against Covid-19 onboard.

RTA carried out 1011 inspections of operating school buses.

The inspection campaign resulted in the issuance of 56 offense tickets. Most violations were related to the lack of compliance with the safety specifications in buses, and the failure to fulfill RTA's technical stipulations for bus seats, exterior and interior designs, lack of operating the electronic rod at stops for picking-up or dropping-off students, and the failure to display the permit in