The city of Vadodara in the state of Gujarat is witnessing a major strike by school vans and auto-rickshaws after drivers of 3 buses, 12 auto rickshaws and 16 vans were detained by the RTO (Road Transport Office) and the Vadodara traffic police for not following safety norms. The strike which entered its second day and has created a huge problem for school students with hardly any transport available.
However, in a heartwarming gesture, the Vadodara Police have jumped to the rescue of these helpless kids. According to Indian Express, several police officers were seen helping students reach school by ferrying them in PCR vans and motorcycles.
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A total of 46 police motorcycles, 21 PCR vans, and 9 official Boleros were active on Wednesday to help students reach school on time. Speaking about the same, Vadodara traffic ACP AK Vanani said that the force will continue to aid the children till the strike is called off.
“Every vehicle carrying students has to follow certain safety norms, like not carrying more students than the actual capacity and overcrowding the van. We initiated a drive in Vadodara and the association called for a strike. But we understand that the schools have just reopened and it is not easy for every parent to drop their children to school, so we have devoted our morning hours to help such students so that they do not face any inconvenience and do not miss classes. We will continue to do so till the strike calls off.”
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The police were forced to bust vehicles carrying school kids after three students fell off a moving school van in Ahmedabad. The van was packed with 22 children because of which the door could not be closed properly, and the students fell down at a turn.
However, the police’s efforts to ensure kids get to school despite the strike are admirable. Take a bow, officers!