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Mumbai: School bus operators resist state govt’s 9 am class start time decision
Updated On: 16 February, 2024 07:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Dipti Singh
Operators warn of fee hikes amid policy change
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The new policy aims to address concerns about students’ sleep patterns and lifestyle changes. Representation pic
The government’s decision to start classes at 9 am is encountering significant resistance from school bus operators. The School Bus Operators/Owners Association has suggested that they may have to increase fees by at least 25-40 per cent, as their expenses are expected to rise if the policy is implemented. The change in timings would require them to operate extra buses during peak hours, resulting in higher operational costs, including additional fuel costs and longer work hours for the bus staff, the latter claimed.
The new policy, which aims to address concerns about students’ sleep patterns and lifestyle changes, was announced last week on February 8. However, the bus operators argue that this will also lead to health issues and fatigue among school students, who will be forced to spend longer durations travelling to school during peak hour traffic jams.
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