School Bus Service Halted for Elections: Impact on Students

School bus operations in Maharashtra will be halted for two days during the assembly elections on November 20, as directed by the RTO. The School Bus Owners Association states that buses are required for election duty. Schools are also polling centers, leading to staff shortages.

Maharashtra's students may face transportation challenges as school buses will not run for two days, including the state assembly polling day on November 20. This move is in response to directives from the Regional Transport Offices (RTOs).

The School Bus Owners Association of Maharashtra (SBOA) announced that their fleet would be on mandatory election duty on November 19 and 20, complying with instructions to deploy tourist and school buses across Mumbai and surrounding areas.

Furthermore, numerous educational institutions have been designated as polling centers, with teaching staff assigned to election booth duties, leading to a paucity of teachers for regular classes. The SBOA has appealed for patience and understanding from parents, students, and the public.

(With inputs from agencies.)