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    "id": 1485306,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1485306/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mandera South, UDM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Abdul Haro",
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    "content": "transportation is limited, reducing the burden of long-walking distances or the need for students to use unsafe or expensive alternative means of transport. Seven, transportation safety and capacity regulations. The Ministry in collaboration with NTSA, has implemented stringent rules regarding the capacity and operation of buses. These regulations mandate that school buses must not exceed their passenger capacity, should adhere to specific operational hours, no night travel for school buses, and must have proper safety equipment such as seat belts for each seat. Schools found violating these regulations, such as overcrowding buses or allowing unsafe travel conditions, are subject to penalties including fines or revocation of their bus permits. This ensures that available buses are used efficiently and safely, reducing transport risks. Eight, capacity building and training for school bus drivers. The Ministry of Education, in partnership with the NTSA, conducts capacity building programmes for school bus drivers and transport managers. These training sessions focus on: (a) Enhancing road safety awareness. (b) Improving route planning to minimise long travel times. (c) Encouraging adherence to transport regulations specific to school vehicles. Trained drivers and transport managers can better organise student pick-up and drop- off schedules avoiding unnecessary delays or long routes that might strain the transport system. Nine, community and stakeholder involvement. Schools are encouraged to involve the local community, parents and alumni in solving transportation challenges. Fundraising initiatives and alumni contributions have been successfully employed by many schools to purchase additional buses or maintain existing ones. In some cases, local buses or organisations sponsor school buses as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts. The Ministry is in the process of developing of a school transport policy to guide in implementation of various interventions outlined above to entrench a culture of a safe and secure transport system for all learners. The response is signed by Florence Amoit on behalf of the Principal Secretary."
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