PREPARING THE RETURN TO SCHOOL
The return to school is near and school transport is becoming safer. Next 1 September the legislation on school transport will come into force. It reduces the maximum years of activity of these vehicles from 18 down to 16 years, which will force to renovate a 5% of them. A specialised instructor must travel in the vehicle when a 50% or more of children have less than 12 years old.
Also, starting from the 1st September these vehicles will have devices of braking and anti - blocking, a device limiting speed, external accessible bars and handles and signs for steps in bright colours According to the president of the Spanish Business Federation of Transports (ASINTRA), it will be necessary to balance safety and rates, so current rates will be difficult to keep.
