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School transport, made safer — one guide at a time

Clear, practical guides on bus safety rules, running transport and what parents should expect. Written for school leaders, transport managers and parents.

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Rules & compliance

School bus safety rules in India: a 2026 checklist for schools

The Supreme Court baseline, CBSE transport rules and the new state rules on GPS, CCTV and digital attendance — in one clear checklist your transport desk can use every day.

24 Oct 20267 min read

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Rules & compliance

Can a school track children for safety? What the DPDP Rules say

India's data protection law bans tracking children — with a narrow exception for schools and their transport providers. Here is what is allowed, what is not, and what to do before May 2027.

24 Oct 20266 min read

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Cost & decisions

GPS tracker or school bus tracking app: what does your school actually need?

A GPS box tells you where the bus is. Parents want to know where their child is. Here is the difference, a side-by-side comparison, and five questions to decide.

24 Oct 20265 min read

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For parents

7 questions every parent should ask about the school bus

Who checks the driver? Who tells you if your child is not on the bus? Seven simple questions, why each one matters, and what a good answer sounds like.

24 Oct 20266 min read