The Integrated Transport Centre (AD Mobility) in Abu Dhabi has announced that students may be banned from using school buses if their parents refuse to sign the official parent pledge form.
Bus suspension for misbehavior
Students can also lose transport access for one semester if they:
Break safety rules or put others at risk
Misbehave with fellow students, the driver, or the bus supervisor
Parents must be notified in both cases before action is taken.
Key school responsibilities
Schools are required to:
Provide enough buses and seats for all students
Appoint a transport coordinator and bus supervisors for children under 11
Maintain emergency contact info for all transported students
Educate students on safe bus behavior
Avoid extra fees beyond those approved by ADEK
Follow official safety and risk management plans
Work only with licensed operators
Maintenance of buses must not be done on school grounds.
Parent & student obligations
Parents must:
Sign the pledge to receive children under 11 on time
Pay for any damages caused by their child
Report misconduct or cleanliness issues on the bus
Students must:
Arrive on time at pick-up points
Stay seated and wear seatbelts
Avoid unsafe or disruptive behavior
Never exit the bus before the proper stop
Schools can request to opt out of providing transport if student numbers are too low and the service is not financially viable. A supporting study must be submitted.
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