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Himachal High Court Upholds Ban on School Vehicles Older Than 15 Years
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 06:39 PM
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The Himachal High Court has reaffirmed the ban on school vehicles that are older than 15 years, underscoring the priority of student safety in school transport.
The Himachal High Court has upheld a ban on school vehicles that are older than 15 years, reinforcing earlier decisions aimed at protecting students.
In its ruling, the court emphasized the importance of ensuring safe transport for schoolchildren, citing concerns over the maintenance and safety standards of older vehicles.
The ban applies to all school transport vehicles exceeding 15 years in age, requiring schools and transport authorities to replace or retire such vehicles.
The decision follows growing apprehensions about the reliability of aging school buses and the potential risks they pose to students.
Schools and transport operators in Himachal Pradesh must now comply with the court’s directive and ensure that all vehicles used for student transport meet the stipulated age criteria.
In its ruling, the court emphasized the importance of ensuring safe transport for schoolchildren, citing concerns over the maintenance and safety standards of older vehicles.
The ban applies to all school transport vehicles exceeding 15 years in age, requiring schools and transport authorities to replace or retire such vehicles.
The decision follows growing apprehensions about the reliability of aging school buses and the potential risks they pose to students.
Schools and transport operators in Himachal Pradesh must now comply with the court’s directive and ensure that all vehicles used for student transport meet the stipulated age criteria.