The Goa School Management Association (GSMA) on Tuesday reportedly appealed to the state government to refrain from stopping the Bal Rath services to aided schools. There was also the demand to ensure timely release of funds to the schools towards the maintenance of these school buses and payment of drivers and attendants. School buses are considered as some of the safest buses on the road. They ensure punctuality and maintain school timing. School transportation contributes positively to reducing the traffic on the roads since parents need not pick up and drop off their children separately in their private cars. Enjoying the company of other students while travelling to and from school is one fine perk of school buses. Parents can rest assured about the security and safety of their kids. Children commuting in school buses doesn’t burn a hole in the pocket of the parents as they do not have to spend on fuel for their vehicles. Hence the transportation aspect of school students of government-aided schools should be taken care of by providing necessary buses and funds for their maintenance.
