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Uganda's government plans to mandate color-coding for school buses and vans to enhance learner safety, following recommendations from an inter-ministerial committee established after the Kapchorwa accident that killed pupils and a teacher.

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) in Kenya has clarified that school buses and commercial service vehicles will not face penalties under new vehicle inspection requirements. The clarification addresses confusion about the implementation of 2026 regulations.

New York Knicks fans sparked violent chaos after the team's first NBA championship in over 50 years, with rowdy celebrations leading to the destruction of MTA buses and World Cup shuttles, multiple injuries, and over 60 arrests. The NYPD reported five school buses set on fire, stomped, or vandalized with bats, while authorities condemned the property damage and reckless behavior.

Police in Vijayawada have increased fitness checks on school buses as schools reopen. Educational institutions are instructed to ensure the safety and fitness of vehicles used for student transportation.

Broward County will implement a program starting in August using cameras on school buses to ticket drivers who pass stopped buses with extended stop arms. Violators will receive a $225 ticket, with $85 going to the county and $140 to the company Bus Patrol, which will manage the system. The initiative aims to improve student safety and generate funds for transportation and safety initiatives.

Five flyover and underpass construction projects along a 15-km stretch of Mumbai Highway are causing traffic congestion for over 5 lakh commuters. Pharma employees, school buses, and freight traffic are particularly affected by the ongoing construction work.