School Bus Services in Maharashtra to Be Suspended for Two Days Due to Elections

Students in Maharashtra are set to face disruptions in their daily commute, as school bus services will be temporarily suspended for two days – November 19 and 20. This includes the polling day on November 20, when elections for the Maharashtra Assembly will be held.

Reason for Suspension

The suspension of school bus services follows instructions from the Regional Transport Offices (RTOs). These offices have directed school and tourist buses for election-related transportation tasks. As a result, the School Bus Owners Association of Maharashtra (SBOA) has announced that buses will not operate on November 19 and 20.

Election-Related Duties and Impact on Schools

In addition to the suspension of bus service, several schools nationwide will be used as polling stations. This has added extra complexity to the situation, as many teachers have been assigned election booth duties, leaving schools with fewer staff available for regular classes. This shortage of teachers may lead to further disruptions in the normal school schedule for students.

Appeal for Understanding

The School Bus Owners Association has urged parents, students, and the general public to understand and cooperate during this temporary disruption. In a statement, the association explained that these measures are necessary to ensure smooth elections and called for patience during this period.

Maharashtra Assembly Elections

The Maharashtra Assembly elections are scheduled for November 20. This election will be held in a single phase, and results are expected to be announced on November 23. In the last election in 2019, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 105 seats, Shiv Sena secured 56 seats, and the Congress party got 44 seats.

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SUMMARY

School bus services in Maharashtra will be suspended for two days, November 19 and 20, due to the state’s upcoming Assembly elections. The Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) have instructed that school and tourist buses be used for election-related tasks, which has led to the suspension of these services. Additionally, some schools will serve as polling stations, and many teachers have been assigned election duties, causing a shortage of staff to conduct regular classes. The School Bus Owners Association has asked for the understanding and cooperation of parents, students, and the public during this temporary disruption. The elections will take place on November 20, with results expected on November 23.