Frequently Asked Questions
Clear Answers to Common Questions About OBhau.
Child transportation raises important questions. This page answers the most common ones simply and transparently across parents, schools, operators, safety, privacy, and government deployment.
Simple Answers, Grouped by
Who Needs Them.
These answers are organised by audience so parents, schools, operators, authorities, and safety stakeholders can quickly find what matters to them.
Parents
Is OBhau mandatory for parents?
No. OBhau is optional, but once you choose it, you benefit from verified vehicles, live monitoring, and full accountability. Some schools or cities may recommend or mandate OBhau in the future for safety reasons.
Can parents choose vehicles independently of schools?
Yes. Parents choose the vehicle.
Schools get visibility and compliance oversight, but they do not force vehicle allocation.
What types of vehicles are available?
Verified:
- Autos
- Vans
- Buses
- Special-needs friendly vehicles
Availability depends on your location and operator supply.
Are girls-only vehicles available?
Yes, where operators enable it. Parents can filter and book girls-only vehicles for school or non-academic travel (coaching, sports, arts, etc.).
How are drivers and vehicles verified?
Every listed vehicle goes through:
- Police verification (driver & owner)
- RTO checks (registration, permit, fitness)
- Insurance validation
- Device health checks (GPS/CCTV)
If itโs not verified, itโs not listed.
Can I book transport for tuition, coaching, sports or hobby classes?
Yes. OBhau supports non-academic bookings, including:
- Tuition & coaching classes
- Sports academies
- Art, music & dance classes
- Events, picnics & tournaments
All with the same safety & monitoring standards as school travel.
What payment options are available?
- Monthly
- Quarterly
- Annual
Online payments are supported, and COD may be available in some cases. You always receive digital receipts and records.
Can I see the vehicle before booking?
Yes. Each vehicle profile includes:
- Photos
- Driver & owner details
- Verification status
- Ratings & reviews
- Pricing
No blind bookings.
Who can access live video?
Live video access is permission-based and controlled:
- Parents (as per policy)
- Schools (for safety oversight)
- Authorities (if legally required)
Privacy and access controls are strictly enforced.
Schools
Does OBhau force schools to manage transport?
No. OBhau allows schools to monitor safety and compliance without owning vehicles or managing logistics.
Can schools see how students are travelling?
Yes. Schools get visibility dashboards showing:
- Student travel modes
- Attendance & entry/exit
- Vehicle compliance status
Incident alerts
Does OBhau support attendance systems?
Yes. OBhau supports:
- Bus boarding attendance (Face ID / QR)
- School entry & exit identification
- Optional classroom attendance
All linked to transport records.
Vehicle Owners & Operators
How do I join OBhau as an operator?
You can onboard digitally by submitting:
- Owner KYC
- Driver details
- Vehicle documents
- Required safety devices
Only compliant operators are listed.
Can I earn beyond school hours?
Yes. OBhau enables additional revenue through:
- Tuition & coaching trips
- Sports & arts travel
- Events & excursions
Better utilisation = better income.
How are ratings decided?
Ratings are based on:
- Punctuality
- Driving behaviour
- Safety compliance
- Parent feedback
Good conduct leads to more bookings.
Safety, Compliance & Privacy
Is OBhau compliant with government and court guidelines?
OBhau is designed to align with:
- Government school transport guidelines
- Supreme Court & High Court safety directions
- RTO & traffic enforcement norms
What happens if there is an incident?
OBhau provides:
- Immediate alerts
- Trip logs & route data
- Video evidence (where enabled)
- Clear accountability mapping
Issues are resolved with facts, not assumptions.
How is child data protected?
OBhau follows privacy-by-design principles:
- Role-based access
- Encryption
- Secure storage
- Consent-driven identity systems
- Controlled data retention
Safety without compromising privacy.
Government & Authorities
Can OBhau be deployed city-wide or state-wide?
Yes. OBhau supports:
- City, district, or state-level rollouts
- Authority dashboards
- Compliance & adoption reporting
Enforcement support
Is OBhau suitable for audits and inspections?
Yes. OBhau generates audit-ready digital records, including:
- Compliance status
- Incident logs
- Evidence trails
- Adoption metrics
Questions Are Natural.
Clear Answers Build Trust.
If you did not find your answer here, the next best step is to speak with the OBhau team directly.ย