Cyberabad police launch student mobility reform

Hyderabad: Cyberabad police commissionerate, in collaboration with the Society for Cyberabad Security Council (SCSC), held a large-scale orientation programme at IEI ESCI Centenary Convention Centre, Hyderabad, with over 750 attendees from 500 educational institutions. The initiative aims to address congestion, compliance, safety, and affordability in student transport across Cyberabad.Commissioner M Ramesh highlighted that nearly 2 lakh vehicles crowd school zones within a 15-minute window during peak hours, surpassing IT corridor rush levels. He emphasised the risks of unsafe driving, accidents, and miscommunication among parents, noting the broader impact on children’s well-being. He described the initiative as a long-term civic mobility reform, integrating schools, operators, parents, and civic authorities through a technology platform. The plan includes compliance requirements for vehicles and opportunities for gig workers, ASHA, and Anganwadi workers in last-mile connectivity.Narayana Amit, zonal commissioner, Serilingampally, stressed that student safety extends beyond school gates, while Naved Khan, CEO of SCSC, presented survey findings from 526 institutions covering 4.1 lakh students. The survey revealed that although 80% of institutions provide transport, only 30% of students use it, resulting in nearly 2 lakh private vehicles daily.Aparna Kalyani, deputy regional manager, TGSRTC, expressed readiness to coordinate with institutions for better visibility of student travel needs. Ramarao, Mandal Vidya Shakha Officer, emphasised integrating road safety awareness into education. The session concluded with interactive discussions and a briefing on the phased implementation of the technology platform.This initiative marks a coordinated effort to reduce traffic congestion, enhance student safety, and establish an accountable mobility ecosystem in Cyberabad.