# UP mandates attendants in school vehicles for children under 12 2026-08-08T18:46:40+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Uttar Pradesh government has made it mandatory for all school vehicles carrying children aged 12 or below to have an attendant to assist with boarding and alighting. Transport Commissioner Ashutosh Niranjan issued a letter to all school managements, also requiring regular safety inspections, character verification and health checks for drivers, and monthly checks of safety equipment like first-aid kits and fire extinguishers. Schools must ensure fitness certificates, permits and insurance are valid. The Transport Department will conduct regular inspections and warns of strict action for violations. ## Coverage - freepressjournal.in Tags: child safety, mandatory attendants, school transport, Uttar Pradesh Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/up-mandates-attendants-in-school-vehicles-for-children-under-12/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/up-mandates-attendants-in-school-vehicles-for-children-under-12/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.