PETALING JAYA: The full impact of rising diesel prices on school bus operators is expected to surface once the school holidays end this week, with concerns mounting over costs that could eventually be passed on to parents. ALSO READ: Diesel price stays in Sabah, S’wak, Labuan“Apart from school bus operators, B40 parents who rely on school bus services to send their children to school will also be affected. ALSO READ: Tiered pricing urged to ease subsidy burden“Every licensed bus driver is required to undergo a medical check-up once a year, and vehicles must be inspected every six months. Amali Munif noted that as of Dec 31, 2025, there were only about 12,000 registered licensed school bus operators nationwide, compared to 16,000 in 2010. “It should be remembered that among these school bus passengers are future leaders, including possibly a future prime minister.

Source: The Star March 27, 2026 14:15 UTC