Team Blitz India
PUNE: A unique move, the ‘Cycle Bus’ initiative, for safe commute of school students in the city, was launched in a Pune school recently. The move is aimed at enhancing the safety and visibility of student cyclists navigating Pune’s roads.
Functioning akin to a traditional school bus, the ‘Cycle Bus’ involves students riding together in a group rather than individually to and from school. This collective approach improves visibility for drivers of other vehicles, thereby bolstering the safety of the cyclists.
The inaugural run saw around 16 children from the school joining the first two Cycle Buses, marking the first implementation of such a concept in India. Successful implementation of the movement is expected to prompt more schools to participate in it.
The Cycle Bus initiative will not only enhance safety for children cycling to school but also encourage parents of younger children to permit their kids to cycle independently, as they will be accompanied by older, experienced students.
