Tag: School Transport
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Namibian Police Urges Child Safety as Schools Reopen
Overview: A Shared Duty as Schools Reopen The Namibian Police Force has issued a clear reminder to parents, guardians, teachers and the wider public: child safety must be a priority as the new academic year begins. With schools opening across communities, safety risks around school premises and an uptick in fraud targeting families require heightened…
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Eldoret School Driver Jailed for Life for Defiling Pupil
Background of the Case In Eldoret, a 31-year-old school driver has been handed a life sentence after being found guilty of defiling a three-year-old pupil under his supervision at a learning institution. The case has drawn attention to child safeguarding within school transport services and the broader duty of care owed to young students. Trial…
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The Challenges of Electrifying School Transport
Introduction to the Electrification of School Transport The shift towards electrifying school transport has been hailed as a crucial step for environmental sustainability. However, as Andrew Jones, a transport operator from Montreal, recently voiced, the transition is not as smooth as one might expect. With the recent suspension of Lion Électrique school buses, serious concerns…