Call for strict measures after school student falls from bus

Call for strict measures after school student falls from bus

Muscat – Citizens and experts have called for tougher measures in the sultanate after a video of a student falling from a school bus in Dakhliyah went viral on social media.

A statement issued by the governorate’s Directorate General of Education said the incident of a student falling from a running school bus belonging to a school under the Directorate of Education is being investigated and that the student is in stable condition.

‘The directorate is taking measures in cooperation with the relevant authorities to ensure that such incidents don’t repeat and calls on school bus drivers to ensure the safety of students.’

On September 4, the first day of the 2022-23 academic year, a student in Mabela died when a speeding car hit her as she was getting off a school bus.

The video of the incident on Monday sparked strong reactions with calls to find a way to put an end to accidents involving school buses.

Speaking to Muscat Daily, Ali al Barwani, former CEO of Oman Road Safety Association, said, “The student transportation system – including drivers, passengers and the bus itself – needs to be completely reviewed. The concerned authorities should conduct workshops to train school bus drivers. The Ministry of