Srinagar, March 4 -- In a letter addressed to all heads and transport managers of schools, the RTO has outlined a series of permit conditions that school buses and hired transport must adhere to.

For the seating arrangements, the letter states that all seats, except those facing the passenger step well, must be forward-facing and that a partition is required for seats facing the step well. Additionally, the number of children onboard should not exceed 1.5 times the permitted seating capacity for children under 12 years old.

Under essential facilities, the letter has stated to include a first aid box, a water filter, and two ISI-marked ABC type Fire Extinguishers-one positioned at the front and the other at the rear of the bus.

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