KARACHI: Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah has issued directives to all schools in the province to implement comprehensive road safety measures for student transportation immediately.

Sindh Education Minister emphasised the crucial role of parents and private school administrations in ensuring the safety of children commuting to and from school. He stressed that parents and school administrations should only utilize transportation services that comply with the Sindh Department of Transport’s road safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

He highlighted the importance of school transporters obtaining or renewing QR code-equipped fitness certificates from the Sindh Transport Department. “It is essential to prioritise road safety measures for the safety of our students,” He stated. He urged parents and school administrations to verify that school transporters hold valid fitness certificates and driver’s licenses.  The minister also instructed school administrations to issue warning notices to transporters who fail to implement the required measures. 

Overcrowding in school vans was another key concern raised by Sindh Education Minister. He made it clear that students should never be seated beyond the capacity of the vehicle. Furthermore, he advised students to exercise caution while boarding and alighting from school transport and to follow safe roadside selection practices.