The Prime Minister ensures that school buses strictly comply with the law

House of Representatives, May 21 – A government spokesman reveals that the Prime Minister is concerned about the safety of students traveling during the school year. Ensuring schools, educational institutions, Department of Land Transport Supervise the vehicles that provide transportation for students. Strictly comply with the law

Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs Acting as a spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office reveals General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. Concerned about the safety of students during the first semester of the academic year 2023 after the Department of Disease Control Ministry of Public Health Reveal statistics on road accidents that occur with school buses. During May-October 2020-2022, there were 27 accidents, 485 injuries and 2 deaths requiring hospitalization. Supervise the vehicles that provide transportation for students. must strictly comply with the law To reduce the loss from accidents that occur with school buses.

Mr. Anucha went on to say that Department of Land Transport Ministry of Transport has set safety standards for student shuttle bus It is allowed to bring a car registered as a passenger car for more than 7 people but not more than 12 people, both minibuses and vans. Can be used as a school bus The use of such vehicles must be certified by the school or educational institution. which must meet the standards set by the Department of Land Transport, for example, do not install a light filter film on the glass around the car The passenger seat must be firmly fixed. And there must be no space for students to stand in the cabin. In the case of a minibus There must be gates and barriers to prevent students from falling. As for the van, the seats must be arranged in rows according to the width of the car only. The vehicle must be inspected at the Provincial Transport Office where the school or educational institution is located in the area. Which will be permitted from time to time, ie 1 semester at a time only

In addition, all student buses that have been authorized by the Department of Land Transport. must be attached to an orange floor plate There is a message in black letters that says "School Bus" is clearly attached to the front and rear of the car. Intermittent amber or red signal lights are installed at the front and rear of the vehicle. so that other cars can see clearly as well with equipment as specified Must have tools and equipment that are necessary in case of emergency, such as fire extinguishers, glass hammers, materials inside the car and the passenger's part must not have sharp parts. The access door or the opening must be safe. No standing on the car The roof structure is stable and strong. And most importantly, school drivers must have received a personal car driving license for not less than 3 years or a public car driving license. or be a driver under the law on land transport Which must not have a history of damage caused by driving before Including having to have a supervisor to supervise students. who are not less than 18 years old Stay in the bus all the time when it's used to pick up students. to ensure the safety of students throughout the transfer If violations are found, non-compliance with the requirements Immediately revoke the license to use the car And can't ask for permission again until 1 year has passed.

“The Prime Minister is concerned about the safety of the students on the school bus. instructed the Department of Land Transport Provincial transport offices across the country Coordinate cooperation with educational institutions in the area. and related agencies Strict supervision of school buses and student shuttles together. Strict measures to supervise drivers and vehicle conditions to prevent accidents as much as possible Including asking parents who put their children on the school bus. Let's observe and inspect every car whether it meets the standards required by law or not. If it is found that it is not up to standard, inform the school. or the Department of Land Transport to prevent accidents that no one wants to happen

In addition to checking the safety of the car and the driver I would like to emphasize that we must comply with the measures to control the spread of COVID-19. For continuous student transport, drivers, student conductors and students should wear a face mask or cloth mask throughout the journey. provide alcohol for hand washing in the car Cleaning the school bus before and after service Especially frequently touched points such as handrails, door openers, seat cushions, armrests, etc. Open windows and doors to ventilate inside the car. For the safety and confidence in using the student shuttle bus service of students and parents, ”said Mr. Anucha. – Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency

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