In a significant initiative to address the issue of smog, the Lahore District Education Authority (DEA) has made a noteworthy announcement. Private schools are now mandated to offer transportation services to 60% of their students.
A meeting presided over by DEA Chief Executive Officer Pervez Akhtar was convened in Lahore to discuss strategies for combating the escalating levels of smog. Attended by officials from 30 prominent private schools in Lahore, the meeting underscored the urgency of procuring school buses.
In alignment with the directives issued by the Lahore High Court, the DEA has specifically instructed private schools to secure transport facilities for students, emphasizing the acquisition of buses at any cost.
CEO Akhtar stressed that private schools must make arrangements to provide transportation for 60% of their student population. During the meeting, officials from private schools expressed their need for additional time to procure the buses and assured the submission of a detailed report regarding the purchase.
To ensure strict adherence to the directives, private schools are required to not only purchase the buses but also submit certificates confirming their compliance. Failure to comply with these guidelines will subject the schools to penalties.
Historically, many students in private schools relied on private transport services for their commute to and from school.
