Adding A New Dimension

Ashok Leyland’s new Sunshine school bus adds a new dimension to the world of school buses in India.

- Bhargav TS

With the rise in urbanisation, school buses have turned out to be the safest and the most convenient means of transport for students. From conversion of conventional buses and vans to ferry students, to school buses that comply with what are termed as one of the strictest bus regulations in the country ever, schools buses have changed a good deal over the last few years. They all come painted in a shade of yellow. It is not surprising therefore that Ashok Leyland found it appropriate to name their new school bus as Sunshine. Sunshine somehow reminds of the sunflower, which is bright yellow in colour, and stands out. Sunflower fields make an attractive sight with the flowers giving an impression of facing the sun always, much like school students as they ride the school bus; their minds immersed in the thought of studies. It is quite a sight to see a modern school bus roll by as it picks up students, stopping in front of every gate of a locality. The variety of school buses, all painted yellow, is a sight to behold. They come in different sizes and shapes. They may all look yellow, but their appearance and build differs, much like the students who ride them. Each student is a reflection of his or her parents who can be quite demanding of a school bus their child rides in. Exceptations about school buses are clearly rising.

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