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Under fire, school cabs rush for commercial tag

Following Government Threat That Violators Will Face Action, 5600 Owners Have Applied For Conversion Of Permits After endless extensions, the transport department's scheme for re-registration of school cabs as commercial vehicles finally seems to have found some takers. With the state government coming down heavily on van owners and announcing that stern action will be taken against all violators, the department has been flooded with requests for conversion of permits.