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The CEO and Secretary of the District Registering Authority/District Education Authority (DEA) Lahore has directed leading private schools in the city to provide transportation for at least 50% of their students by October 1, 2024. Non-compliance with these directives will result in strict action under existing regulations.
During a meeting of the District Registering Authority Lahore on September 11, the participants discussed the implementation of a Lahore High Court order mandating the provision of transportation for 50% of private school students.
Letters sent to school owners and principals emphasized the need for full compliance with the court’s orders. Schools must arrange or hire buses to accommodate at least half of their students and share bus route plans with parents. Additionally, all vehicles must be well-maintained, have valid fitness certificates, and undergo necessary inspections, including checks on fuel, tire pressure, and brakes before each journey.
Drivers are required to have valid licenses, be medically and physically fit, and provide their CNIC, contact details, and addresses to the school. Overloading is strictly prohibited, and the number of students in each vehicle must not exceed its seating capacity. A teacher or an Aya must accompany the students to supervise the driver and ensure safety, with drivers adhering to speed limits at all times.
Furthermore, schools’ registration or extension will be contingent upon submitting an undertaking confirming the arrangement of buses. These directives must be implemented by October 1, 2024. Authorities in other districts of Punjab will likely issue similar instructions to ensure compliance with the Lahore High Court’s order.
