Officials checked if school buses are deathtraps just days before classes started. Transport Minister Barbara Creecy visited the Bapong Weighbridge in North West Province to inspect vehicles meant for transporting thousands of learners. This operation targeted dodgy brakes and bald tires on scholar transport fleets right before the academic year kicked off.
The North West Transport Department prepared 786 buses from various providers for these intense roadworthiness tests. Creecy joined MEC Sempe Elizabeth Mokua to ensure operators do not drive recklessly, which could endanger children. They wanted to catch mechanical failures early instead of waiting for a roadside disaster.
This push followed a visit to the Rustenburg Vehicle Testing Station within a wider holiday safety campaign. Dr Hans Kekana updated everyone on how provinces plan to fix potholes using grant money better. He argued that bad roads destroy safe vehicles fast, necessitating a dual strategy.
Inspectors found some buses with smooth tires or busted lights that needed immediate fixing. The goal remains prevention rather than handing out fines after tragedies occur. Authorities warned that owners must repair issues instantly because parents deserve reliable rides for their offspring.
The North West Transport Department prepared 786 buses from various providers for these intense roadworthiness tests. Creecy joined MEC Sempe Elizabeth Mokua to ensure operators do not drive recklessly, which could endanger children. They wanted to catch mechanical failures early instead of waiting for a roadside disaster.
This push followed a visit to the Rustenburg Vehicle Testing Station within a wider holiday safety campaign. Dr Hans Kekana updated everyone on how provinces plan to fix potholes using grant money better. He argued that bad roads destroy safe vehicles fast, necessitating a dual strategy.
Inspectors found some buses with smooth tires or busted lights that needed immediate fixing. The goal remains prevention rather than handing out fines after tragedies occur. Authorities warned that owners must repair issues instantly because parents deserve reliable rides for their offspring.
