Road Safety

Bus Safety

Getting to and from the bus stop 

• Families are responsible for getting their child to and from the bus stop safely. 

• Always supervise your child until they are at least 10 and hold their hand when walking to and from the bus stop or interchange and when crossing the road. 

• When waiting for the bus, hold hands and wait as far back from the passing traffic as possible. 

On the bus 

Remind your children to get on the bus and take a seat quickly and buckle up if there’s a seatbelt on the bus.

Getting off the bus 

When travelling by bus, your child is most at risk in the minutes after they get off the bus. Meet your child AT the bus stop or interchange after school. NEVER wait on the opposite side of the road and call them across. If you cannot meet your child, organise for a trusted adult to take your place.

Always wait until the bus has gone, then use a safe place to cross. 

Talk with your child about what to do: 

• if you are delayed and cannot meet them as usual 

• if they catch the wrong bus 

• if they get off the bus at the wrong bus stop.