The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has made fitness certificates mandatory for all private school buses to improve student safety.
According to officials, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Transport Department has issued a formal notification directing private schools to ensure that all vehicles used for student transportation hold valid fitness certificates.
The department warned that school buses operating without the required certification will face suspension of registration. The notification stated that unfit vehicles pose serious safety risks to children and also contribute to traffic congestion and weak road discipline.
Authorities have instructed school administrations to ensure immediate compliance with the new requirement, stressing that vehicle fitness is essential for protecting students and maintaining orderly traffic flow.
Officials said enforcement action would be taken against violators under existing transport laws, adding that the measure aims to strengthen safety standards in school transport across the province.