In a proactive step, the Regional Transport Office (RTO) has started collecting information about all vehicles ferrying students to and from school. The move aims to identify those plying without a permit or lack safety measures. Those flouting the rules will face strict action, said an RTO official.

While the RTO is writing to different schools seeking details about the vehicles, it is important too that schools themselves are careful about the vehicles that function as school buses; whether they have the necessary papers, and requisite permissions and whether all safety measures are on board.